Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About:
The Road | The Pool | Camping | Cabins | Winter Access | Activities & Services
What kind of road can I expect up to the Plunge?
About 8 miles out of Crouch, the paved road ends as it enters the Boise National Forest. From there to the Plunge it's all dirt and gravel. The road can often be extremely washboardy in summer which can make for slow going for larger vehicles like RVs. The posted speed limit on the non-paved road is 25 MPH.
Is the road to the Plunge open all year?
The road in winter is kept groomed as a snowmobile trail and is passable only by snowmobiles.
In the spring, when is the road open for all vehicles?
It's usually mid-April before the road is open for regular car traffic. After the snow is gone, the road is a mud bog for awhile, needing a good 4-wheel drive vehicle to get through it. If you're in doubt of the road conditions, call us at the Plunge at 208.739.3400 (please be aware that our phone is a cell phone and sometimes the reception is poor or non-existent.)
What are the pool hours?
Pool hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., except for Wednesday. The pool
is closed and drained each Wednesday morning for cleaning.
By 3 or 4 p.m. on Wednesday the water is 3 - 4 feet deep
and the pool can be used again. By
8 p.m. the pool is back to its full water level.
Is it an indoor or an outdoor pool?
It's an uncovered outdoor pool.
What's the depth of the pool?
14" to 5'6".
Is there a lifeguard?
Under 35 people in the pool, there is no lifeguard. Over 35 people, we provide one lifeguard.
What are the pool's flow rate, temperature and volume?
The water flows through the pool at a rate of 540 gallons per minute. The water enters the pool at 100º F. and exits the pool at 98º F. The pool holds 186,000 gallons of water. This type of pool is known as a "skim pool." The water flows in one side of the pool and out the other, changing the entire volume of water in about 6 hours.
Is chlorine added to the pool?
One cup of chlorine is added to the pool each morning to control algae growth. The chlorine dissipates by early afternoon.
Are there showers?
Not at this time.
What does it cost to swim?
$8.00 per day per adult, $6.00 for children 12 and under, $6.00
for seniors (age 60+). Under age 2 is free. The evening-only
swim from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. is priced at $6.00 per
person. All prices are subject to change.
Do you rent swimsuits and towels?
Yes, for $2.00 each. Price subject
to change.
Can we reserve campsites / campgrounds?
Campsites are on a first come - first served basis. We do have
2 group campsites with water that can be reserved, one large and one small.
The small site has 4 fire pits, will accommodate 15 to 40 people, and
requires a $100 deposit. The larger site has 7 fire pits, will hold 50-150
people and requires a $150 deposit. Large groups can reserve both, as
the two sites are across the stream from each other with a foot bridge
over the stream. There is a third group campsite without water which will
hold 45 to 150 people. All prices are
subject to change.
The total charge for a group site is determined by the
number of sleeping units located on the site: $12.50 per night per sleeping
unit (tent, RV, etc.). The reservation deposit will be applied towards
the total charge.
Pool use charge is separate from camping fees.
Do sites have water & power for RVers? Do you have an RV dump station?
Most campsites have potable water, but no electricity. We do not have a dump station.
Do you have a trash dump?
We have no trash service. You must carry out everything that you carry in.
What is the charge for the campsites?
$12.50 per night per sleeping unit (tent, RV, etc.) Pool use charge
is separate from camping fees. Prices
subject to change.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, but all dogs must be on a leash.
All cabins have power, potable water, a picnic table and a fire pit.
Cabins do not have bedding, dishes, utensiles or pots and pans. You must provide these yourself.
Children 5 and under are not included in the total sleeping capacity of each cabin.
Pets inside cabins require a non-refundable $20.00
charge per pet. All dogs must be on a leash. Price subject
to change.
Tell me about your A-frame cabins.
The 6 A-frame cabins sleep 4 each. They are one-room cabins
with 2 double beds, a kitchenette with a
kitchen table, a sink with cold running water,
and an outdoor toilet. The cost is
$49 per night (plus tax) except
peak season weekends (May 1 - Oct. 1,
Thursday - Saturday) when the cost is $59
per night (plus tax.) All
prices are subject to change. Cancellation
policy
What are your Family cabins like?
Our 6 Family cabins sleep 6 each. They are two room cabins — 1
bedroom with 2 double beds and a living room with a fold-out hide-a-bed.
There's a full kitchenette with cold running water, a sink, and a refrigerator.
Each unit has a wall mounted propane heater and an outdoor toilet. The
cost is $69 per night (plus tax) except
peak season weekends (May 1 - Oct. 1,
Thursday - Saturday) when the cost is $79 per night (plus tax.) All
prices are subject to change. Cancellation
policy
How about your Luxury cabins?
We have 4 Luxury cabins. Each has a wall mounted propane heater,
attached bathroom with flushing toilet, living
room with hide-a-bed, full kitchenette, running hot & cold water,
refrigerator, sink and kitchen table. They cost $89 per night (plus
tax) except
peak season weekends (May 1 - Oct. 1,
Thursday - Saturday) when the cost is $109
per night (plus tax.)All
prices are subject to change. Cancellation
policy
Cabin 7 sleeps 8. It is a 2 room cabin — 1 bedroom with 2 double beds and bunk beds in addition to the living room hide-a-bed. It is located at ground level and 200 feet from the pool.
Cabins 15 & 16 sleep 6 each. They are 2 room cabins — 1 bedroom with 2 double beds and closet in addition to the living room hide-a-bed. These cabins are located above the store, overlooking the pool. They are accessed by outside staircases.
Cabin 17 sleeps 7. It is a 3 room cabin — 1 bedroom with a double bed and closet and a living room with bunk beds in addition to the hide-a-bed and a couch. It has a deck, is handicapped accessible and 150 yards from the pool
Cabins 15, 16 & 17 also have floor space to sleep up to 2 more. Additional
cost: $10 per person per night. Price subject
to change.
Pool use charge is separate from cabin fees.
We are open all year, but access in the winter is limited to snowmobiles only.
Snowmobiles can be rented in Boise at Outdoor
Adventures (386-9846), at CYA
Sports, Inc. in Cascade (382-4386),
at Joy Ride Rentals in Caldwell (459-6200),
or at IdahoXSports.com in
Garden Valley.
Are there cabins available in the winter?
Yes. Most of our cabins have insulated ceilings. In winter the cabins do not have running water (except Luxury cabins #15 & #16) but we do provide 7 gallon containers of water for each cabin. Cabins do not have dishes, utensiles or pots and pans. You must provide these yourself.
***During snowmobile season, bedding is provided.
Is there power in winter?
Yes. There is daily power in use. 24-hour power is available with your cabin rental.
Are there wood stoves in the cabins?
No.
Is there fuel available?
Yes.
Are the pool, snack bar & convenience store open in winter?
Yes. The pool use prices remain the same as in summer, but the snack bar prices may vary.
What snowmobile routes are available to get there?
1) From Hwy. 55, go east on Banks-Lowman Rd. (Hwy. 17). Turn left onto Middlefork Rd. and proceed through Crouch all the way out the Middlefork Rd. to the snowmobile unloading area. We're about 15 miles from the unloading area.
2) From Clear Creek on Hwy. 55, approximately 25 miles of groomed trail to the Plunge.
3) From Couger Mt. Lodge, 35 miles of groomed trail brings you to us.
What kind of snowmobiling opportunities are there in the area?
The riding conditions consist of groomed trails, old logging roads and small meadows.
In winter we have an enclosed patio with windows and 2 wood stoves adjoining the restaurant and pool.
We also offer 24-hr. emergency phone and sheriff's radio.
Things to do at Silver Creek Plunge:
1) Swimming
2) Volleyball
3) Horseshoes
4) Picnic Area
5) Playground
6) Hiking
7) Stream Fishing - the stream is stocked every two weeks during the summer.
8) Motorcycle & ATV Trails - ATVs can be rented in Boise at Outdoor Adventures and in Garden Valley at IdahoXSports.com
Additional Services:
Convenience Store — open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A full convenience store with canned foods, pop, ice, candy, propane, t-shirts, sweatshirts, firewood, and limited fishing supplies. We do not offer fishing licenses.
Snack Bar — Open only during winter, 11 a.m. to 8
p.m.
Featuring chicken sandwichs, hamburgers, fingersteaks, nacho, cheesesticks, fries, tater tots, snowcones.
Emergency phone & sheriff's radio always available.
