U.S. Forest Service · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater Nf (Id)

As a qualifying inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places, the primitive 12'x14' log cabin was originally constructed to shelter firefighters and other work crews in 1931. Although Forest Service personnel and volunteers shored up the cabin’s foundation, re-shingled the roof and installed a wood heating stove, guests must bring their own supplies and gear for a comfortable stay as there are no linens, cleaning supplies, or toiletries provided. The popular cabin is perched on a ridge line just off Pot Mountain trail #169 overlooking the Elizabeth Creek drainage and Ice Lake.

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Getting there

The cabin is approximately 50 miles northeast of the community of Pierce, Idaho on the North Fork Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The last 35 miles to the cabin from Pierce are mostly single lane, gravel surfaced roadways that may be peppered with large potholes and rocks, with the last 6 miles being rutted 2 track…

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Kelly Forks Cabin

ID · 1 site

5.3 miles away

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Kelly Forks Campground

5.4 miles away

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Hidden Creek Campground

6.6 miles away

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Noe Creek Campground

7.7 miles away

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Scurvy Mountain Lookout

1 site

10.5 miles away

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Cedars Campground

12.2 miles away

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