USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Burgdorf Guard Station
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 electric, 1 with water
- Season
- July 1 to September 29
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,099 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NETHKER CREEK (NFSR 50251) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Payette National Forest
- Nearest town
- Warren
- Phone
- (208) 634-0400
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Newy renovated, we are excited to offer rental of the Burgdorf Cabin. The rental cabin at the Burgdorf Guard Station includes a living room, two bedrooms, a kitchen and a full bathroom. This location provides access to abundant recreation in the area.
Recreation
This area is a hub for recreation. Several trails depart from the Burgdorf Campground: Nethker Creek Trail #143, Jeanette Creek Trail #140, Burgdorf-1 Trail #175, Burgdorf-2 Trail #176. The campground is also located next to the Burgdorf Guard Station, a former Forest Service working station. Additionally, this area is within driving distance of several other areas of interest, including Burgdorf Hot Springs, the Warren Guard Station, and the historic towns of Secesh and Warren.
Facilities
The rental cabin at the Burgdorf Guard Station includes a living room, two bedrooms, a kitchen and a full bathroom. There are solar powered lights, and a wood burning stove. The two bedrooms include a queen bed in each room. This cabin was fully renovated in 2024.
Limited kitchen utensils such as dished and silverware are provided, but please bring your own so you have what you need.
Natural Features
Forested site adjacent to open meadows at an elevation of 6,250 feet. Summer days are typically warm and nights are cool.
Nearby Attractions
The three site Burgdorf Campground is adjacent to the Guard Station.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 17° | -3° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 16° | -4° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 22° | 11° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 39° | 25° | 9° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 48° | 29° | 21° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 39° | 27° | 79° | 8 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 51° | 36° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 50° | 39° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 42° | 30° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 51° | 31° | 6° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 40° | 22° | -7° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 14° | -5° | 41° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Burgdorf · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 5 sites
- Jeanette · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 7 sites
- Chinook · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 10 sites
- Upper Payette Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Upper Payette Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi · 23 sites
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