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Tamarack Cabin

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May–Oct
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Is Tamarack Cabin open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Umatilla National Forest.

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

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,981 ft
  • Near HeppnerHeppner Ranger District · Umatilla National Forest

Tamarack Cabin offers outdoor enthusiasts a quaint cabin with epic views atop Tamarack Mountain. The cabin can accommodate four guests, and a short walk through the trees awards a unique opportunity to view miles of the Umatilla National Forest from sunup to sundown. The site was originally used as a fire detection lookout. The original structure was a platform built on a high tree in 1925. It was replaced with a 96-foot Aermotor tower in 1933, and a neighboring cabin was built to house Forest Service employees. A utility shed was also built. When the cabin burnt down in 1966, the shed was converted into housing. That same shed is where guests can stay today. The tower is also still standing, and when the tower is staffed, visitors are welcome to climb up and enjoy the view.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Tamarack Cabin

    Best months: May–October. 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

      40° / 22°

      12 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 23°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      50° / 27°

      13 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      56° / 31°

      13 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      65° / 37°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 41°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 47°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 46°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 40°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 33°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      47° / 27°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 22°

      12 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Long Creek, OR, 29.7 mi away at 3,740 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Tamarack Cabin

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