Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR)
Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR) is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.35667, -120.13167
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (541) 416-6500
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR)
Overview 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. Recreation Wildlife watching and wildflower viewing are the primary recreational activities in this area. Nearby activities include mountain biking, road biking, hiking, fishing and hunting. There is a horseshoe pit outside the cabin. Facilities The multi-room cabin is comfortably equipped with two bathrooms, one featuring a tub with a shower, and both with flush toilets. The kitchen has a propane cook stove and a solar powered refrigerator, and is stocked with basic utensils and cleaning supplies. There are three bedrooms, complete with beds, and a living room. The heat and hot water are propane operated. The cabin has solar lights. Drinking water is available in the building. There is a picnic table and fire ring for outdoor din
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Bull Prairie Rv Dump Station · 49 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 383 designated routes (507 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek | National forest campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Deep Creek Campground | Private campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Allen Creek Horse Camp | National forest horse camp | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Allen Creek Horse Camp | Free campsite | 3.5 mi | Free | — |
| Scotts Camp | National forest campground | 4.7 mi | — | — |
| Big Spring | National forest campground | 7.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.