Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater NF (ID)

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Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Fees: $25 a night. Season: July 1, 2019 to October 1, 2019 Status: none Reservations: Reservations can be made by visiting Cold Springs Peak Cabin on Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. Overview As a qualifying inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places, the primitive 12'x14' log cabin was originally constructed to shelter firefighters and other work crews in 1931. Although Forest Service personnel and volunteers shored up the cabin’s foundation, re-shingled the roof and installed a wood heating stove, guests must bring their own supplies and gear for a comfortable stay as there are no linens, cleaning supplies, or toiletries provided. The popular cabin is perched on a ridge line just off Pot Mountain trail #169 overlooking the Elizabeth Creek drainage and Ice Lake. The trailhead to the cabin is not assessable with low clearance vehicles, and the 2 plus miles of trail from the trailhead to the cabin is a moderately difficult, multi-use trail with several steep grades. Although assessable by OHV's less than 50" in width, the roads and trails leading to the… Getting there: The cabin is approximately 50 miles northeast of the community of Pierce, Idaho on the North Fork Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The last 35 miles to the cabin from Pierce are mostly single lane, gravel surfaced roadways that may be peppered with large potholes and rocks, with the last 6 miles being rutted 2 track road requiring 4X4 high clearance vehicles operated by experienced operators and 2 miles of multi-use, moderate difficulty trail. Seasonal conditions… Rules: Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out. Phone: 208-476-4541 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234482 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov