About Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (Or)
Cold Springs Guard Station, constructed in 1934, is a historic site tucked into the Ochoco National Forest. It served a special role as the switchboard station connecting phone calls between various fire lookouts and guard stations during the summer months, as well as housing for the fire guard and his family. The current cabin replaced an earlier one that was destroyed by fire. Cold Springs Guard Station continued to be used by Forest Service employees into the 1990s, and remnants of its past can still be seen today. This is the perfect destination for guests wanting the creature comforts of a home while in a rustic, natural setting. This cabin is can be reserved from mid-May through mid-October, and it accommodates up to eight people. Wildlife watching and wildflower viewing are the primary recreational activities in this area. Nearby activities include mountain biking, road biking…
- Managed by: Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland, FS
- Where: 15 mi south of Mitchell, OR · 44.35667, -120.13167
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Guard Station | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| FR 3000100 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
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.Stargazing nearby: Oregon Star Party (Star party), 4 mi.
Water fill-up: 22.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Cold Springs Guard Station 0 mi
- Deep Creek Campground 3.4 mi
- Allen Creek Horse Camp 3.6 mi
- Scotts Campground 4.7 mi
- Big Spring Campground 7.1 mi
- Campsite · 18 mi SE of Mitchell 7.1 mi