Warm River Cabin Campground Caribou-Targhee National Forest Idaho

Warm River Cabin Overview

Warm River Cabin is located less than 20 miles from Ashton, Idaho, at Warm River Springs. An Idaho fish and game hatchery operated here from the 1930s to the 1950s. The cabin was formerly the hatchery manager’s house.

The cabin can accommodate a maximum of 12 people. It offers six sets of bunkbeds with mattresses, a dining area with a table and benches, a wood stove for cooking and for heating, storage cabinets and firewood. There is also a wood stove located in the living room with available seating as well. A picnic table, campfire ring and vault toilet are located outside the cabin.

The cabin is open year-round and can be accessed by car in the warmer months. Snowmobiles and cross-country skis are required to access the cabin on a groomed trail from early December through mid-May. The trek from the nearest available parking at Bear Gulch Trailhead to the cabin is 6 miles. Guests should also be prepared to bring much of their own gear and supplies. Cell service is not available in the area.

Area Recreation and Activities

Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers can use the nearby trails. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers can find trails within 10 miles Visitors can find an abundance of berries ripe for picking in late summer. The Warm River is also excellent for trout fishing and wading. Game and game bird hunting is available in season.

Warm River and Grandview campgrounds are also in the area.

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Amenities

• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• ATV
• Bird Watching
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing