TRINITY LAKES GUARD STATION RENTAL CABIN
The Trinity Cabins were closed for the 2025 season for renovations. The typical operating season is mid-July through October, limited by snow conditions at the 7,900-foot elevation. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
The Trinity Lakes Guard Station is a historic cabin rental in the Boise National Forest, situated at 7,900 feet elevation in a dense lodgepole pine forest. The cabin is surrounded by four subalpine lakes: Big Trinity Lake, Little Trinity Lake, Big Roaring River Lake, and Little Roaring River Lake. Trinity Mountain, the tallest peak in the range at 9,451 feet, rises to the south. The rustic cabin sleeps six and is equipped with one double bed, a sofa bed, a drop-down kitchen table, cookware, dishes, and cleaning supplies. A wood stove provides heating and cooking capabilities. Outside, guests have access to a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Drinking water is available from a nearby hand pump, and a vault toilet is located outside. The cabin is stocked with seasoned firewood, a splitting maul, axe, and hatchet. Guests must bring their own bedding, lighting, and emergency supplies. All trash must be packed out. The area offers excellent fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout, hiking on the Rainbow Basin Trail system, and wildlife viewing for elk, deer, and black bears.
Directions
From Boise, take I-84 east 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. Travel northwest 15 miles to Forest Road 129, then 3 miles to the Guard Station junction. Total distance is approximately 47 miles from Highway 20 on unpaved roads. 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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 587-7961 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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