Burgdorf Guard Station

Bring plenty of firewood. Be sure to reserve time at the Hot springs in advance. Take the beautiful hike up Jeanette Creek at the top of the JC campground, (just beyond Burgdorf) and then walk the further 1ʻ4 mile or so on the road to amazing Crystal Mountain.

Great place to stay but I already knew this since I had been a guard here when the Forest Service had it operational. Don't miss Burgdorf Hot Springs (make your reservation) and if you get a chance visit Carey Dome Lookout. Our friend who used to be a lookout there joined us at Burgdorf. One thing to keep in mind is NOTHING is provided at the station so bring EVERYTHING (toilet paper, paper towels , dish soap, soap, etc.) We figured that so we were prepared but good thing to know. We were treated with a cow moose and her two calves walking down the driveway one night and a bull moose down by the creek two evenings. Just love being there. Oh and I forgot, they still have some of the same dishes I used in the kitchen almost 50 years ago. LOL

This is a neat cabin in a beautiful setting and within walking distance of the Burgdorf Hotsprings (reservations required). The kitchen had adequate utensils, pots and pans, for cooking, and a couple of stove-top percolators for making coffee. The solar-powered lighting system provided plenty of night-time light for reading, etc. and the wood-burning stove was more than enough to warm up the living room and kitchen area. There is no phone or internet coverage (at least not for AT&T) and not electrical outlets. The windows have not screens which means the cabin will be pretty hot in the summer if the windows are closed to exclude flies and mosquitoes. Next time we visit we would like to drive the road north to Riggins and the Salmon River (ca. 3o mi.).

Great place to stay! Burgdorf Hot Springs is close by, you will need a to book a reservation for a two hour slot.

We are an older couple and daughter. Stayed 2 nights in August to ride 4-wheelers. Buy maps at May Hardware, McCall. Beautiful meadow area w/creek. Plenty parking. Cabin is spacious with many windows (no screens) & it's off by itself. New appliances, fixtures, doors & sofas. Large oak table/6 chairs. Nice shower. No power outlets/limited power. Plenty propane for hot water and appliances. Good water. Nice big fire pit. Beds are okay but the board under one mattress is about 10" narrower than the mattress. Kept thinking I was rolling out of bed. We reccommend you pack dish soap, trash bags for "pack in - pack out", fly swatter, fire striker, roasting sticks, bug spray, outdoor chairs, salt (etc.), bed rolls, pillows, towels. As stated, there are some pots, pans, dishes & forks, but it was easier for us to take what we needed and we were glad we did. This isn't as clean as your usual rental & there are no soaps. It had rained but some firewood was still dry enough to use (hint). Please don't bring firewood unless it is local or certified, to keep invasive species out of forest. Be advised that you need to reserve ahead on-line for the hot springs and it is only open from 10 - 6 but well worth it. Price is $15 ea. and your card may not work. It's about 1/4 mile away. They also have some food and drilnks. We packed & used wet wipes, sunscreen, paper towels, toilet tissue, dish cloth, paper plates, flatware, skillet, pot/lid, spatula, thermal cups, dog food, foods & drinks. There is a camp host near by. We would rent this cabin again and reccommend it to people who want a great experience sans luxury. It takes a week or so after your stay for the site to get an email to you to post a review.