Big Trinity Cabin
Currently closed due to seasonal snow. The cabin typically opens around July 15 and operates through October, depending on snowmelt and road conditions. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 30 at 1:16PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Very Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM MDT FRIDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Air Quality Alert issued July 29 at 11:44AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Very Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM MDT FRIDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued July 29 at 11:35AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Very Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM MDT FRIDAY. * IMPACTS...Air Quality is acceptable; however for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
About
Big Trinity Cabin offers a quiet retreat in the high alpine landscape of Boise National Forest's Trinity Recreation Area. Situated in a dense lodgepole pine forest near the East Fork Roaring River, the cabin is nestled among four subalpine lakes: Big Roaring River Lake, Little Roaring River Lake, Big Trinity Lake, and Little Trinity Lake. Trinity Mountain, the tallest peak in the Boise Range at 9,451 feet, rises just to the south. The cabin accommodates six guests with one double bed and a sofa bed. It is equipped with a wood stove for heating and cooking, along with cookware, dishes, a dining table, and chairs. Guests must bring their own bedding, lighting, and emergency supplies. Drinking water is available from a hand pump outside, and an outhouse with vault toilet is provided. There is no electricity or propane, and phone service is approximately one hour away. The 4-mile Rainbow Basin Trail system for pedestrian use offers access to several alpine lakes from the nearby Big Trinity Lake Campground trailhead. Anglers can fish for rainbow and cutthroat trout, and the lakes are ideal for canoe or kayak exploration. The summit of Trinity Mountain is the highest drivable point in Idaho, offering panoramic views from the lookout tower.
Directions
From Boise, travel east on I-84 to Mountain Home. At the I-84/Highway 20 junction, take Highway 20 east for 35 miles to the Pine/Featherville turnoff. Travel north on Forest Highway 61 for 29 miles to Forest Road 172. Continue 15 miles northwest to Forest Road 129, then 3 miles to the Guard Station junction. The road is paved to FR 172; beyond that is native dirt surface. Trailer traffic is not recommended.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 587-7961 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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