Clearwater Big House

Shared by @public_lands (Public Lands)

USDA Forest Service

Campground · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Clearwater Big House gives the feel of a winter chalet hideaway, even during the warmest months of the summer. Hiking, horseback riding and scenic drives abound, delighting guests year after year. The Clearwater Lookout Tower is a mile away. The tower is not open, but the area is nice for scenic views. An old trapper cabin was located at the current site and was later used as a ranger station. From 1928-29, a ranger built a three-room house and by 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps was tasked with building a barn, warehouse, outhouse and garage. In winter, the cabin is well-suited for snowmobiling and cross country skiing on groomed snowmobile trails. These modes of over-snow transportation are required for winter access to the cabin. Recreation The cabin provides nearby access to hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to Teal Springs and the lush Tucannon River… Getting there: From Pomeroy, Washington (35 minutes): Take 15th Street south for approximately 17 miles until the paved road ends. Continue on Forest Service Road 40 for 7 miles to Clearwater Junction (where the fire lookout is located). Turn left onto Forest Service Road 42 for 0.25 mile, and then turn right into the Clearwater Guard Station area. The rental cabin is the two-story building. Automobile access to this site runs from approximately mid June through the end of October, depending on weather… Phone: 509-843-1891 OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 12:30-4:30 CLOSED WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234272 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS, Pomeroy R.D.