Adams Ranger Station Cabin is located in the heart of the Nez Perce National Forest at an elevation of 5.2 ft. Adams Camp served as a way station along the Milner Trail as early as 1862. The Forest Service established the area adjacent to Adams Camp as an administrative site in 1919. Adams Ranger Station was built in 1932 for the District Ranger and his family. It last served as District headquarters in 1958. Since
then, it has served as a work center, hosting a variety of summer crews.
The historic cabin is available for rent year-round, except during spring melt, which typically occurs from mid-March to late May. Winter access is approximately 30 mi from Fish Creek Snow Park along a groomed snowmobile route. The cabin must be reserved in advanced; there are no walk-ups.
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The historic cabin at Adams Ranger Station is a treasured spot for ATV exploration, though it shows signs of disrepair and needs improvements like a dry sink and a new mattress. While packrat issues persist, guests appreciate the opportunity to stay in this unique location. There’s a call for the Forest Service to seek assistance for necessary repairs.
Stayed at Adams Ranger Station right after the 4th of July. A great place to get away from it all. But not the first time I have stayed there; my father was the District Ranger there in the 1950's and we lived there in the summer months, then move back to Grangeville right before school started. Brought back a lot of great memories.
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Location & Directions for Adams Ranger Station
Hungry Ridge Road #309, Grangeville, ID 83530 United States
There are two ways to access this cabin in the summer:
1) From the town of Grangeville, turn south on the Grangeville-Salmon Road and follow the signs toward Gospel Hump and Salmon River. At mile marker 29, turn left (east) onto Hungry Ridge Road...
There are two ways to access this cabin in the summer:
1) From the town of Grangeville, turn south on the Grangeville-Salmon Road and follow the signs toward Gospel Hump and Salmon River. At mile marker 29, turn left (east) onto Hungry Ridge Road #309 and drive approximately 1 mi. Turn left at the signs for Adams Ranger Station/Wilson Cow Camp and climb the small hill toward the cabin with a front and side porch.
2) From Highway 14, at mile marker 17 on Highway 14, turn west up Hungry Ridge Road and look for the Adams Ranger Station and Wilson Cow Camp signs.
In winter, park at Fish Creek Snow Park and snowmobile Forest Road 221 all the way to Four Corners following the signs leading south toward the Salmon River and Gospel Hump Wilderness. Just before mile marker 29, turn left onto Hungry Ridge Road #309 and head east for approximately 1 mi. The route should be groomed all the way up to the cabin.
The Adams Ranger Station is accessible from Highway 14, approximately 17 miles from the nearest major road access point. Additionally, Grangeville-Salmon Road provides access to the area from Grangeville.