Big Springs Warming Hut
Big Springs Warming Hut is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 44.48500, -111.29972
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
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- Phone
- 208-558-7658 OR 208-270-0094
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Big Springs Warming Hut
Overview Big Springs Warming Hut is located 22 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana in beautiful Island Park, Idaho at an approximate elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. Recreation Big Springs is the headwaters of Henry's Fork and is one of the largest springs in the country. Henry's Fork is considered one of the best fisheries in the nation. Fly-fishermen cast for rainbow and brook trout. Tubing, canoeing, kayaking and rafting are also popular on the river. The Big Springs National Recreation Water Trail can be accessed from the campground and ends 4.5 miles away at Macks Inn. It offers a lazy three-hour float or canoe trip through beautiful scenery. Wildlife, including moose, bald eagles and Sandhill cranes, are often seen along the trail. The charming and historic John Sack Cabin is nearby, noted for its unique location, construction and furnishings. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATVing are popular activities. Many miles of trails crisscross Island Park, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Nez Perce Trail are in the area. Facilities The warming hut can accommodate up to 200 people. It is fully enclosed and has a concrete floor. Several picnic tables are inside, along with a wood-burning stove for cool weather. Electrical outlets and overhead lighting are provided inside the building. Outside there are picnic tables, grills and a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 24 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 282 designated routes (288 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Springs Warming Hut | National forest group campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Camping | Free campsite | 0.8 mi | Free | — |
| Mack's Inn RV park | RV park | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Flatrock Campground | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Flat Rock (Idaho) | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | Electric |
| Big Springs Grp. Area - Island Park | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.