Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Recreation
Cabin Rentals
| Peterson Praire | Government Mineral Springs |
| Other Forest Service cabins and lookouts for rent in Oregon and Washingotn |
To reserve any of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest cabins, please contact Recreation.gov on the web, or call 1-877-444-6777
| Peterson Prairie Guard Station | |
| This is a former Fire Guard Station, (an 18 x 24 foot structure built in 1926) with one bedroom, a small kitchen, a living room with a wood fireplace and propane furnace. The cabin is located along Forest Road 24 and is easily accessed by snowmobile, snow shoes or skiing. The cabin is a 2 mile trip from the Sno*Park during the winter. You can drive to the cabin as soon as the snow is gone. The cabin is heated with propane or wood and provides a comfortable setting for six people. |
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| Elevation | 3,000 feet (914 meters) |
| Cabin Capacity | Six people. |
| Use Fee | $50.00 per night. There is a two-night minimum over the weekends (Fri-Sat). There is also a $9 fee per reservation. |
| Availability | The cabin is rentable year round. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance. |
| Special Considerations | There is no indoor plumbing. The rest room is a vault toilet unit about 150 feet from the cabin. A Sno*Park permit required December 1 - April 1. This is a great place to pick huckleberries right outside the door. There is great fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, mushrooming within a short drive of the cabin. No pets are allowed.
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| Amenities |
No additional camping is allowed on the site. |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov - 1-877-444-6777 |
| Area Attractions and Activities | Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and mushroom and huckleberry picking activities are abundant during the snow-free months (typically June through October). The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail , Indian Heaven Wilderness , and Mt. Adams Wilderness are all within easy driving distance, offering miles of trails and beautiful scenery. Atkisson Sno-Park is approximately 2 1/2 miles from the Guard Station and serves as a portal to the Forest's network of 95 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. There are also three signed, ungroomed cross-country ski loops from the Atkisson Sno-Park , offering loop opportunities of 4 to 11 miles. |
| General Information | Mt. Adams Ranger District 2455 Hwy 141 Trout Lake, WA 98650 509-395-3400 |
| Government Mineral Springs Guard Station | |
| This is a recently restored Forest Guard station built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was nestled in a grove of towering old-growth firs. The cabin has two bedrooms, a kitchen, and living room with fireplace. The cabin is ideally situated near Trapper Creek Wilderness trailhead and is close to Sno*Parks for winter recreation access. When roads are snow-free, you can reach the cabin by car. During the winter, a trip to the cabin on skis or snowshoes will take you about ten minutes from parking. Propane heat, lights, and cooking range (pots, pans and dishes) are provided along with wood for the fireplace. |
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| Elevation | 1,200 feet (366 meters) |
| Cabin Capacity | Nine people. |
| Use Fee | $65.00 per night. There is a two-night minimum over the weekends (Fri-Sat). There is also a $9 fee per reservation. |
| Availability | Available year-round, with a stay limit of seven consecutive days. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance. |
| Special Considerations | There is no indoor plumbing. The rest room is a vault toilet unit about 150 feet from the cabin. Sno*Park permit required December 1 - April 1. No pets are allowed. There is good fishing, hunting, biking, mushroomong, berry picking, hiking and winter sports within a short drive. Trapper Creek Wilderness is within easy walking distance. The cabin is located between Mount St. Helens and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - great for day trips.
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| Amenities |
No additional camping is allowed on the site. |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov - 1-877-444-6777 |
| Area Attractions and Activities | The cabin is within easy walking distance of Trapper Creek Wilderness and less than an hour's drive to Indian Heaven Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail (during the summer months). Depending on the time of year, fishing, hiking, biking, mushroom and huckleberry picking, hunting and winter sport activities are abundant. Nearby fishing opportunities include Spring Chinook fishing on the Wind River (below Carson National Fish Hatchery ) approximately April - June, and lake fishing for Brown and Brook trout in Soda Peaks Lake , June through September, as well as additional spots in Trapper Creek Wilderness . The Guard Station is located between Mt. St Helens National Volcanic Monument and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area , conveniently located for day trips. |
| General Information | Mt.
Adams Ranger District 2455 Hwy 141 Trout Lake, WA 98650 509-395-3400 |
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