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Adams Ranger Station

19 mi south of Grangeville, ID · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jul–Sepbest months

About Adams Ranger Station

Adams Ranger Station Cabin is located in the heart of the Nez Perce National Forest at an elevation of 5,150 feet. Adams Camp served as a way station along the Milner Trail as early as 1862. The Forest Service established the area adjacent to Adams Camp as an administrative site in 1919. Adams Ranger Station was built in 1932 for the District Ranger and his family. It last served as District headquarters in 1958. Since then, it has served as a work center, hosting a variety of summer crews. The historic cabin is available for rent year-round, except during spring melt, which typically occurs from mid-March to late May. Winter access is approximately 30 miles from Fish Creek Snow Park along a groomed snowmobile route. The cabin must be reserved in advanced; there are no walk-ups. Many fun activities surround Adams Ranger Station, including numerous trails. Corral Creek, a nearby stock…

  • Managed by: Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, FS
  • Where: 19 mi south of Grangeville, ID · 45.65478, -116.03956

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBikingOff-road (OHV)Wildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sportsHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

34°
17°Jan
37°
18°Feb
43°
23°Mar
48°
28°Apr
58°
35°May
64°
41°Jun
76°
48°Jul
77°
46°Aug
67°
40°Sep
53°
32°Oct
40°
23°Nov
32°
17°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

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Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.