Low elevation, about 3,530 feet
Cottonwood is near sea level in terms of cooking, so appliances run as rated. The planning questions are power, water, and drainage, which we work through with you.
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Cottonwood, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Cottonwood began in 1862 as way stations for prospectors and miners, and it now sits on the Camas Prairie in Idaho County, with US 95 passing just east on a bypass built in 1976. Rail service on the line ended in 2000. Annual precipitation runs about 22.6 inches with roughly 61 inches of snow, and the Dog Bark Park Inn draws curious 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 Cottonwood site.
- County
- Idaho County
- Elevation
- About 3,530 ft
- Typical January low
- 23°F
- Typical July high
- 84°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 Cottonwood
January lows near 23°F
Cottonwood sees January lows near 23°F, cold enough to threaten exposed water lines. We confirm insulated connections and a freeze plan when we quote a winter term.
Cool summers, highs near 84°F
With July highs around 84°F, cooling is rarely the problem here. We spend the planning time on ground conditions, shelter, and winter readiness.
Delivery from Boise
Cottonwood is roughly 170 miles from Boise, within regional reach. The final road conditions and delivery window are confirmed with you before anything ships.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Cottonwood
Dog Bark Park Inn visitors
The Dog Bark Park Inn, a hotel shaped like a beagle, is a roadside attraction near Cottonwood on US 95. Traffic through the area stops for photos and meals, and nearby restaurants and lodging may add temporary cooking and refrigeration at busy times.
Heavy snow on the prairie
Cottonwood averages about 61 inches of snow a year. Storms can close roads, interrupt deliveries, and strain refrigeration or heating at schools and care facilities. A kitchen trailer and refrigeration trailer on site keep meals going while access or equipment is restored.
Highway and construction crews
US 95 is the state's main north-south highway, rerouted around Cottonwood in 1976, and White Bird Hill lies to the south. Highway and utility crews working this corridor often need meals and showers, which a kitchen trailer camp can provide.
- Roadside attraction traffic overflow
- Snow-closure kitchen and cooler backup
- US 95 project crew camp kitchens
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Cottonwood
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Cottonwood is about 170 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 Cottonwood
Trailers from our Boise warehouse reach Cottonwood on US 95, climbing the White Bird Hill grade before the Camas Prairie, where the highway bypasses town to the east. Winter snow and ice affect the highway and the grade, so check Idaho Transportation Department reports before moving a trailer.
If your project spans more than one site, Ferdinand, about 7 miles from Cottonwood, and Nezperce, about 14 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can Grangeville at 14 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Cottonwood gets about 22.6 inches of precipitation and 61 inches of snow a year on the Camas Prairie. Storms can close the highway and cut power. Emergency deployment is available 24/7 for kitchens that lose cooking or refrigeration.
Kitchen trailers available for Cottonwood
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 Cottonwood
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Craigmont, Stites, and Winchester 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood mobile kitchen rentals in Cottonwood 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
Short-term and long-term rentals, so the trailer leaves when your permanent kitchen is ready.
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 Cottonwood
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
Who permits a temporary kitchen in Idaho County?
Idaho public health districts handle food establishment licensing, so contact the district that covers Idaho County early. Ask about plan review, temporary permits, and inspection for a kitchen, dishwashing, or refrigeration trailer and how long it can stay.
How do heavy snowfalls affect delivery to Cottonwood?
With about 61 inches of snow a year on the Camas Prairie and the White Bird Hill grade along US 95, winter delivery can be slow. Check Idaho Transportation Department reports, confirm plowed access, and plan winterized hookups at the site.
How fast can a trailer get to Cottonwood if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Cottonwood site is, and we check availability from our Boise warehouse and quote the delivery.
Does an inquiry reserve equipment?
Not by itself. We reply with availability, timing, and terms first, and equipment is reserved only after you agree to them.
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.