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Hamma Hamma Cabin - Washington

Olympic National Forest

History

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, a Civilian Conservation Corps side camp was stationed near the Hamma Hamma River. One of the CCC projects, between 1936-37, was the construction of the Hamma Hamma Guard Station, including the garage, register station and the fences that border the site. It was used as an administrative site for Forest Service fire and trail crews. The skill and craftsmanship that went into the construction have been recognized with this unique building being nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.

Description

The single story guard station sits on a beautifully landscaped clearing surrounded by Douglas-firs, dogwoods and rhododendrons. It features a living room with a hexagonal bay window overlooking Hamma Hamma river drainage, and is furnished with a futon couch that unfolds into a bed. There are two bedrooms, one with double bed and one with bunk beds, a kitchen with a table and chairs, and a bathroom with a flush toilet. The cabin is equipped with propane lights and a propane heater and water heater, a cook range and a refrigerator. Dishes, pots, silverware and cooking utensils are also provided.

The plumbing into the cabin is for the toilet only and is not potable. During camping season (June through September), potable water is available from a hand pump well at Lena Creek Campground, 2 miles west on Forest Service Road 25. Other months visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing.

An outdoor picnic table, fire ring and pedestal barbeque are on site for cooking and campfires.

Area Attractions & Activities

Hamma Hamma Cabin is conveniently located near The Brothers Wilderness, Mt. Skokomish Wilderness, Hood Canal and Olympic National Park. Numerous activities, such as hiking, mountain climbing, fishing (for trout), hunting, and river walks are available in the area. Lena Lake Trail 810 is a few miles west of the cabin and is a great hike. The Living Legacy Trail at Hamma Hamma Campground is wheelchair accessible for the first quarter mile and offers a lovely view of the river.

Amenities

• Flush Toilet
• No Potable Water
• Propane Heater
• Cook Stove
• Refrigerator
• Lights
• Fire Ring
• Picnic Table

There is no additional camping at the site.

Pets

No pets allowed.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

Hamma Hamma Cabin is located on the eastside of the Olympic Peninsula (near Hood Canal) in Washington State. Travel approximately 14 miles north of Hoodsport on US Highway 101 to Hamma Hamma Recreation Area, turn west onto the Hamma Hamma River Road, Forest Service Road (FSR) 25. Drive 6 miles to the entrance road on the right. 300 feet up the road is a locked gate. The cabin is around the corner, 300 feet beyond the gate.

Automobile access may be limited in the winter months (usually mid-December through March), as FSR 25 is not plowed. Visitors may need to use alternative transportation such as cross-country skis or snowshoes.