Frequently Asked Questions

Sleeping bag/bedding, lantern/flashlight/headlamp, swimsuit (s), towel(s), water container, food, cook stove, cooking supplies, utensils, plates. Please visit our Prepare page for further information. 

In order to cultivate a tranquil atmosphere at Burgdorf we are requiring a two-night minimum for cabin stays. One-night stays may be accommodated during low-booking times; please call or email to check on one-night availabilities.  

Day soaks are available from 10am-6pm in two-hour blocks, available by prior reservation only. No walk-ins allowed. Please respect our small staff and lowered capacities. 

Cabin guests have 24-hour access to hot springs, and will not need to make reservations. Day-soak guests are permitted form 10am-6pm by reservation, allowing private soak time for our cabin guests in the mornings and evenings.

As a rustic location with historic buildings, we are constantly doing maintenance and upgrades. Some of our cabins may be listed on our website for their historic value to our property but may not be available due to seasonal preparedness, upgrades/construction, or reserved for employee use. 

Each cabin is furnished with a mattress/mattresses, mattress pad, and a clean sheet for you to place your own bedding on, as well as rechargeable ambient lighting (additional flashlights recommended for night-time navigation to the pools/restroom). We provide firewood and kindling, as well as matches. Please visit our Prepare page for a comprehensive list of everything that is helpful to bring with you for your stay.

We are no longer renting out swimsuits or towels. Please plan to bring your own swimming supplies.

Outhouse facilities are located in the parking lot, behind the dressing rooms and within walking distance from each cabin. Most cabins have outhouses directly associated, while others may share.

All cabins are within walking distance from the hot springs. Please consider the season and dress appropriately, staying on snowmobile paths (winter) or road (spring/summer) or foot paths that are visible.
Headlamps or flashlights are recommended to navigate after dark.

Alcohol is not allowed to be consumed while in hot springs or surrounding areas. Please refrain from alcoholic beverages due to safety concerns. Cabin guests are permitted to have alcohol at their cabins. 

The dressing rooms have coils in the floor from the hot pools that provide radiant heat, this typically means the dressing rooms are 20 degrees warmer than the outside temperatures. Staff may be available to start a fire in the dressing room on very cold days, however, the woodstove in this facility is not efficient and has fire hazards, please be respectful of the signs that state for staff use only.

During the winter season you may consider snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or other winter activities on and off Burgdorf property. During the spring/summer/fall season you may consider hiking, biking, or wildlife viewing. 

We have a variety of hiking books available to look at and staff would be happy to direct you to activities.

See links at the bottom of Prepare page to local businesses and attractions. A variety of recreational rentals are available from businesses in McCall. 

Cabins are equipped with firewood to keep warm during your stay. Please read the instructions or ask questions during check-in in regards to conservation of wood and operation of wood stoves. Staff are more than happy to assist.

We are still navigating how to best host events at Burgdorf in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Please send an email with your request to burgdorfhotsprings@gmail.com

We are only accepting reservations for up to 90 days in advance in order to best plan for seasonal changes and staffing needs. Our reservation calendar will automatically open online for the 90 day window. 

Please be advised that we are closed for short periods of time in the Fall (November/December) and in the Spring (April/May) due to snow conditions making the road impassable. Updates will be posted on our website and our booking calendar will reflect these closures as well.

We are manually processing larger group reservations in order to ensure we do not exceed the capacity limits in our larger cabins. 

You can rent a snowmobile from Cheap Thrills, CM Backcountry, Mountain Meadows or through Brundage Mountain.  Rental company will provide parking instructions. 

Parking is at two lots at the trailhead on Warren Wagon Road: Brush Creek Lot and Francis Wallace Parking Lot. The plowed road ends at the Francis Wallace parking lot, although you can snowmobile from either lot. There are two rows designated for overnight stays in the FW parking lot and they are clearly marked on a map driving into the parking lot. Please be sure to pay the parking fee to avoid ticketing/towing.

It is approximately 23 miles.

In the winter, Warren Wagon Road becomes a groomed snowmobile trail from the Francis Wallace parking lot through Warren; wheeled vehicle access is not possible or permitted (fines are imposed on wheeled vehicles that attempt to use the snow trail). The final two miles from where French Creek Road meets Warren Wagon are not groomed as frequently and can be rougher travel than the rest of the trip.

Grooming occurs frequently thanks to funds raised via snowmobile tags, fundraisers, and generous community contributions.

The trail is groomed 2-5 times/week depending on funding and conditions. Inclement weather can impact the conditions of the snow trail at any time.

We do not sell gasoline at Burgdorf so it is advised to bring your own gas if you will be doing a lot of traveling. Gas is available for purchase at the Secesh Stage Stop (7 miles away) or the Baum Shelter Too (18 miles away in Warren). 

The Secesh Stage Stop (approximately 7 miles) or The Baum Shelter Too in Warren (20 miles); both sell regular and premium gas. 

Food that is easy to prepare by personal cookstove and/or camping food (bread, peanut butter, jelly, dried meats, tuna, crackers, pull lid soups, freeze dried foods, premade burritos). Plan on bringing pre-made meals that can be easily heated up in a pot on the wood stove. If cooking raw meat, a camp/cook stove is recommended.

We have a limited supply of food/snacks, including  soda, water, candy, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, burritos, and muffins, as well as limited flavors of pizza for our cabin guests from Hometown Pizza in McCall. 

There are two local taverns you can drive (June-October) or snowmobile (November-April) to. Secesh Stage Stop is 7 miles away, and the Baum Shelter is 20 miles away. 

We have a cold spring located outside of our store, which you are welcome to use if you require water to bring back to your cabin to rinse dishes, you will have to provide your own basin and means to do dishes. The Castle is the only cabin with a dry sink, so plan on bringing a wash basin if you’re not staying in that cabin. 

Yes, we recommend your own water jug, so you can keep water near your cabin. We recommend bringing your own vessel to fill up, as our fresh spring water is better than anything from a plastic bottle. 

Yes, you can drink the water from our cold spring. It is safe for drinking and tested regularly.