Low elevation, about 1,950 feet
At roughly 1,950 feet there is no altitude adjustment for burners, ovens, or dish-machine water. Humidity and heat matter more, and we plan refrigeration and ventilation around them.
Open 24/7 · Emergency deployment
Riggins, Idaho Mobile Kitchen Trailer Rentals and Dishwashing Trailers
Riggins calls itself Idaho's Whitewater Capital. It sits at about 1,837 feet where the Salmon and Little Salmon rivers meet, on US 95, and anchors rafting, kayaking, fishing, and hunting trips. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and the Seven Devils Mountains lie a few miles southwest. Pacific time begins just north across the river.
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 Riggins site.
- County
- Idaho County
- Elevation
- About 1,950 ft
- Typical January low
- 27°F
- Typical July high
- 91°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 Riggins
Mild winters, lows near 27°F
Winter here is mild, with typical January lows around 27°F. Freeze protection is a light-touch item, and we keep it on the checklist for the occasional cold snap.
July highs near 91°F
Riggins's July highs average about 91°F. That is a normal load for our equipment, but it is enough to expose an aging walk-in cooler, which is a common reason people call us.
Delivery from Boise
About 125 miles in a straight line from our Boise warehouse. That is a regional delivery: we confirm the road route, any seasonal limits, and the timing when we quote.
Where a mobile kitchen helps in Riggins
Rafting season lodging and outfitters
River trips and guided fishing fill lodges and outfitter camps through the warm season. A kitchen outage or a cooler failure during peak rafting weeks can put lodging and trip meals at risk, and a kitchen trailer or refrigeration trailer keeps service running.
Rodeo and music festival weekends
The Riggins Rodeo is held in early May, and a two-day music festival and talent show called Hot Summer Nights adds to the event calendar. Organizers feeding contestants, volunteers, and spectators can add a mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailer. Booking ahead for event weekends helps match the trailer to the crowd.
US 95 closure or disruption
US 95 is the only highway linking the Panhandle to the south, and it runs through town. Any disruption can strand travelers and crews. Lodges, shelters, or responders in the canyon may need temporary kitchens and sleeper units on short notice.
- Outfitter and lodge kitchen backup in raft season
- Rodeo and festival weekend catering
- Crew and traveler support during highway disruptions
Delivery from our Boise warehouse to Riggins
We keep equipment in Boise, the Idaho capital, and plan every delivery from there. Riggins is about 125 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 Riggins
From the Boise warehouse, take SH 55 north to its junction with US 95, then follow US 95 north through Meadows Valley and down about 2,000 feet along the Little Salmon River into Riggins. Beyond town, US 95 climbs White Bird Hill. Check Idaho 511 for winter conditions.
If your project spans more than one site, New Meadows, about 31 miles from Riggins, and Grangeville, about 36 miles, can be planned on the same delivery, as can McCall at 37 miles.
Open 24/7
Emergency deployment, any hour
Riggins sits in a canyon on the only highway link between north and south Idaho, so an outage can last longer when roads are slow. Our 24/7 emergency deployment covers kitchen and refrigeration failures for lodges and facilities here.
Kitchen trailers available for Riggins
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 Riggins
Pair the kitchen with a dish room and cold storage. Each card shows its monthly starting price. Operators in Cottonwood, Joseph, and Enterprise 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 Riggins 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 Riggins mobile kitchen rentals in Riggins 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 Riggins
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
Which county agency approves kitchens near the river?
Riggins is in Idaho County, the state's largest county by area. Food permits are handled through the public health district that serves it, and some river-corridor sites involve federal land managers. Confirm both with the health district and the land manager.
How steep is the road into Riggins?
US 95 drops about 2,000 feet from Meadows Valley to Riggins along the Little Salmon River, and White Bird Hill beyond town averages grades above 7 percent. Large trailers need experienced haulers. Share your site details so route planning can account for the canyon.
How fast can a trailer get to Riggins if our kitchen is down?
Yes, around the clock. Phone (888) 385-5513, tell us what failed and where your Riggins 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.