About Walker Cabin
Walker Cabin is nestled among trees just off Crooked River Road 233, which leads into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area, in the Nez Perce National Forest. The cabin was originally built around 1930 as a summer home. Jerry and Helen Walker purchased the cabin in 1967, then donated it to the U.S. Forest Service in the 1980s. It is now available for public recreational use. The cabin must be reserved in advanced; there are no walk-ups. Crooked River is a popular area for many recreational opportunities, including hiking, trout fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A nice hiking trail is located behind the cabin. Nearby trails lead to the Orogrande Summit, Buffalo Hump and Gospel Hump. Snowshoes may be required on the trails in winter. There are several lakes within a 3-mile radius that are easily accessible by foot or off-road vehicle. The rustic cabin has two bedrooms…
- Fees: $40 per night.
- Managed by: Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, FS
- Where: 8 mi southwest of Elk City, ID · 45.72667, -115.53194
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Five Mile Campground 0.6 mi
- Orogrande Campground #1 And #2 1.6 mi
- Crooked River Campground #3 4.6 mi
- Tenmile Creek Campsite 6.6 mi
- Ten Mile 6.6 mi
- Orogrande Summit Campground 7.1 mi