About 7,910 feet up
Idaho Springs sits high enough that water boils near 196°F. Baking times, pasta, and hot-water sanitizing all shift, so we go over burner settings and water heater capacity with you before delivery.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Idaho Springs, Colorado Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Idaho Springs was founded in 1859 during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush and takes its name from the hot springs that drew early prospectors. It is squeezed along the north side of I-70 at 7,526 feet, and tourism along the old US 6 and US 40 corridor keeps restaurants and lodging busy. Argo Gold Mine tours and the Indian Hot Springs add visitors.
We rent mobile kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, and emergency refrigeration trailers as short-term rentals or long-term leases. Call any hour or request availability and a quote for your Idaho Springs site.
- County
- Clear Creek County
- Elevation
- About 7,910 ft
- Typical January low
- 13°F
- Typical July high
- 77°F
Elevation from the Open-Meteo elevation model. Temperatures are averages for January lows and July highs in 2022 to 2024, from Open-Meteo reanalysis data.
What the conditions mean for a rental in Idaho Springs
January lows near 13°F
Winter nights regularly drop below freezing, with lows around 13°F. We check water-line protection and heater capacity for rentals through the cold months.
Cool summers, highs near 77°F
Summer highs near 77°F keep refrigeration loads light and kitchens comfortable. Wind, rain, and cool nights are the bigger planning items for an outdoor setup.
Close to our Denver warehouse
Our Denver warehouse is about 30 miles away, so equipment does not travel far. That helps in an emergency, and we plan placement and hookups with you before the trailer rolls.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Idaho Springs
Tourist-corridor weekends
The town grew into a tourist center along U.S. 6 and U.S. 40, and the Argo mine, Charlie Taylor water wheel and hot springs draw visitors. A restaurant or lodge slammed by summer weekend crowds can add a kitchen trailer and dishwashing trailer to keep up.
Ski-area workforce and crews
Idaho Springs is also a bedroom community for workers at a nearby ski area. Employers and contractors needing temporary housing for seasonal crews, especially in winter, can use sleeper units with showers and a kitchen trailer on or near a work site.
Floyd Hill construction
CDOT is realigning the I-70 descent from Floyd Hill into Clear Creek Canyon, adding a viaduct and regraded curves, with completion expected in 2029. Construction crews working on the long project can use a kitchen trailer, restroom units and sleeper units at a staging area.
- Summer weekend tourist overflow dining
- Seasonal worker sleeper and shower units
- I-70 construction crew kitchens
Delivery from our Denver warehouse to Idaho Springs
We keep equipment in Denver, the Colorado capital, and plan every delivery from there. Idaho Springs is about 30 miles from the warehouse as the crow flies; the actual road route, timing, and any permits are confirmed when we quote.
Getting a trailer to Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs is directly on I-70 west of the Denver warehouse, with the highway squeezed along the town's north side. The Floyd Hill project affects the descent into the canyon, and the downtown is tight, so we confirm staging, clearances and CDOT conditions before delivery.
From Idaho Springs, Black Hawk is about 5 miles away, Empire about 9 miles, and Georgetown about 9 miles, so one route can often serve more than one of them.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Clear Creek County was included in the federal disaster declarations for the 2013 floods, and the I-70 canyon carries heavy traffic in all seasons. Our 24/7 emergency deployment can bring a kitchen or refrigeration when a facility loses power or equipment.
Kitchen trailers available for Idaho Springs
The kitchen line runs from a compact 24 ft trailer to a 40 ft bulk-cooking unit. Match the size to your daily meal count and menu, and check that your site can supply 220V single-phase power. The rates below are monthly starting prices, and the quote sets the final figure.
| Trailer | Cooking equipment | Also on board | Power | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 26 ft Baby Bulk Kitchen | Confirmed at quote | 3-compartment sink, Handwashing sink, Prep table, Mop sink, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | Price by quote |
| 28 ft Mobile Kitchen | Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200A | $4,995 / month |
| 38 ft Mobile Kitchen | Deep fryer, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Mobile Combo Kitchen | Deep fryers, Single-stack convection oven, Griddle / oven combination, 6-burner range / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $7,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | $10,995 / month |
| 40 ft Bulk Combo Kitchen | Double-stack convection oven, Deep fryer, Tilting skillet, Griddle / oven combination | Handwashing sink, 3-compartment sink, Prep table, Reach-in refrigerator and freezer, Walk-in cooler | 220V, single phase, 200-220A | $10,995 / month |
| 38 ft All Electric Kitchen | Specifications by quote | Specifications by quote | By quote | Price by quote |
Specifications come from the model descriptions supplied for each trailer. The unit assigned to your rental is confirmed at quote.
Dishwashing and refrigeration for Idaho Springs
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Silver Plume, Nederland, and Winter Park face the same choice when a dish room or walk-in cooler goes down.
22-26 ft Low-Temperature Dish Trailer
A push-through low-temperature dishwasher with a soil tray, scraping table, and three-compartment sink.
Starting from $4,995 / month
38 ft Conveyor Dish Trailer
A conveyor-type dishwasher with prep, storage, and a water heater, for the busiest dish rooms.
Starting from $6,995 / month
12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
A small refrigerated trailer for a restaurant or store walk-in that has stopped cooling.
Starting from $1,895 / month
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
More cold storage for a hospital, school, or hotel that lost its walk-in.
Starting from $1,895 / month
How a rental works
Rentals run by the month, with short-term and long-term options. Delivery, setup, and pickup are coordinated for your site. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; a person confirms availability, delivery time, and terms with you. Hours: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup usually takes about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers and about one hour for refrigeration units, and an inquiry is the first step, not a reservation.
Why choose Simply Indians
Renovations, repairs, and emergencies all leave a kitchen dark at the wrong time. With Idaho Springs mobile kitchen rentals and a team on call, the people you feed keep getting fed.
Accelerated Deployment
From the first call, we line up transport and setup for Idaho Springs mobile kitchen rentals in Idaho Springs so the kitchen is ready when your crew is.
24/7 Emergency Service
Emergencies do not keep office hours, so neither do we. Call (888) 385-5513 whenever a kitchen or cooler goes down.
End-to-End Project Support
From picking the right trailer to utility hookups and pickup, one team stays on your job.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent by the week or the month, or lease for a longer project, and send the trailer back when you no longer need it.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Ranges, ovens, dish machines, and coolers sized for institutional volume, not household appliances.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
Placement, utilities, and wastewater are reviewed with you ahead of delivery so there are no surprises on arrival.
Why clients trust us
We serve commercial and institutional kitchens: healthcare, education, government and military, hospitality, correctional facilities, and caterers. We stand behind what we can confirm: a person on the phone around the clock, delivery and setup coordination, and a quote that spells out terms before you commit.
Emergency refrigeration and kitchen rentals in Idaho Springs
A walk-in cooler that stopped holding temperature, a kitchen closed by a fire or flood, a dish room that failed an inspection: call and we start planning the replacement right away. Keep the unit's make, your power, and your address handy.
Frequently asked questions
Can a trailer fit in the downtown streets?
The town is squeezed along I-70 in a narrow valley, so space is limited. Staging off the main street or on a private lot may be needed. Check with the town about permission and confirm clearances with us before you book.
Is there a winter access concern?
Idaho Springs is at about 7,500 feet on a busy mountain corridor, so snow, ice and heavy traffic are possible in winter. Check CDOT conditions before delivery and allow flexibility in timing when a storm is forecast.
Do you take emergency calls for Idaho Springs?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Idaho Springs site is, and we check availability from our Denver warehouse and quote the delivery.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
No. We confirm availability, delivery time, and terms with you before anything is reserved.
Get a quote
Send what you know and a person will reply with availability and terms. It helps to have these ready:
- The job site city and state, and the delivery address if you have it.
- Your start date and how long you expect to need the trailer.
- How many people you serve per meal, and the type of service.
- Power available at the site (voltage, phase, amps) and water and wastewater connections.
- Where the trailer will sit, and any gate, slope, or overhead limits.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.