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Walker Cabin is nestled among trees just off Crooked River Road #233, which leads into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area, in the Nez Perce National Forest.
The cabin was originally built around 1930 as a summer home. Jerry and Helen Walker purchased the cabin in 1967, then donated it to the U.S. Forest Service in the 1980s. It is now available for public recreational use. The cabin must be reserved in advanced; there are no walk-ups.
Crooked River is a popular area for many recreational opportunities, including hiking, trout fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A nice hiking trail is located behind the cabin.
Nearby trails lead to the Orogrande Summit, Buffalo Hump and Gospel Hump. Snowshoes may be required on the trails in winter. There are several lakes within a 3-mile radius that are easily accessible by foot or off-road vehicle.
The rustic cabin has two bedrooms with two single beds each, a living room with a wood insert in the fireplace, several chairs, a table, a broom and a kitchen with a wood cook stove. A vault toilet is located in a separate building. Guests can find firewood in a shed behind the cabin.
Running water and electricity are not available. Guests should bring their own water supply and garbage bags to pack out their trash. Cookware, kitchen utensils, bedding and blankets are not provided. A lantern or flashlight and extra batteries are recommended ([click here for more details about this cabin](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm91_057164.pdf)).
Walker Cabin sits at an elevation of 4,500 feet near the northern part of Gospel-Hump Wilderness, an area that is moist and densely forested. Big game species like elk, mule and whitetail deer, black bear, cougar, moose, mountain goat and mountain sheep live within the Wilderness. Chukar, grouse, squirrels and songbirds make their home here as well.
The cabin is less than a mile from Orogrande, a historic mining site that is now a ghost town. The closest town, Elk City, Idaho, is a remote community with limited facilities that include a grocery store, restaurant, bar, laundromat, convenience store and gas stations.
From State Highway 14, turn south on Crooked River Road #233 and proceed approximately 8 miles to the cabin on the right.
We stayed in it for 2 nights the end of September. It was wonderful, we have a 1 yo and a 3 yo..they had a blast and it was very convenient with the cold nights. The stove is top of the line quality. Built one fire the whole time I was there and through the day I was able to shut it down and it held. The beds are pretty uncomfortable, but did the job..would highly recommend it..
We absolutely loved the cabin. Quite cold when we visited but the views were absolutely beautiful and so quiet and very peaceful.
No service so call family before dropping down away from the towm noise. The road to the cabin was maintained due to residents up the road, saying that I wouldn't go winter season in a sedan, we got 5 inches fresh snow just before leaving. Roads are very narrow and hard to determine the edge... personal experience speaking here lol.
But thankfully there are amazing folks that stood in that cold helping me get my Rove out . We have been twice booking is easy and always enjoyable.
Ps great thanks to the rangers and fellow Forrest lovers for keeping this area beautiful
