Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater NF (ID)
Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater NF (ID) is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 46.78722, -115.30333
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountain Biking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-476-4541
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater NF (ID)
Overview 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. The trailhead to the cabin is not assessable with low clearance vehicles, and the 2 plus miles of trail from the trailhead to the cabin is a moderately difficult, multi-use trail with several steep grades. Although assessable by OHV's less than 50" in width, the roads and trails leading to the cabin can be partially or fully blocked by debris or snowpack in the early season. Off trail/road motorized travel is strictly prohibited. Visitors are strongly advised to consult the forest website, as well as a map prior to reserving or traveling to the cabin and to call the district information desk with any questions. Recreation Due to the unique location, the cabin is an ideal base camp for those looking to reconnect with nature, or as a stopover for a variety of outdoor enthusiasts as they explore the district. Multiple mountain lakes in the vicinity provides a welcome challenge for the
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Cedar Flats 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
- 135 designated routes (447 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Ott Camp | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Nf250Erd-001B | National forest camping area | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Flat Creek Camp | National forest campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Kelly Forks Campground | National forest campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
| Kelly Forks Campground | National forest campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
| Kelly Forks Campground | Private campground | 5.4 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.