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Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR)

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May–Jun, Sep
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Is Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ochoco National Forest. It doesn't name Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR), so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Ochoco National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,647 ft
  • Near PrinevillePaulina Ranger District · Ochoco National Forest

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.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR)

    Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 21°

    2. Feb

      46° / 22°

    3. Mar

      54° / 25°

    4. Apr

      60° / 28°

    5. May

      69° / 35°

    6. Jun

      78° / 39°

    7. Jul

      89° / 45°

    8. Aug

      87° / 42°

    9. Sep

      79° / 35°

    10. Oct

      65° / 27°

    11. Nov

      50° / 22°

    12. Dec

      40° / 18°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Paulina, OR, 16.8 mi away at 3,684 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco NF (OR)

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