Fairview Ranger Station

Was a great time we spent there. Our timing could have been better though..way too much snow for much exploring. Beautiful and quiet.

Exactly what I expected when I booked it. Stayed in Jan 2022. The biggest complaint I read about was people being mad that random people stop by to use the toilet, which it is clearly a public forest service toilet. Instruction for how to operate all propane appliances were clear and concise. Light is minimal and none upstairs (rec bringing head lamps and table lantern). The cabin got plenty warm with just the propane stove and it was 0 deg F over night. Called the ranger station a week before our stay and they were able to give accurate description of road conditions (intermittently plowed by BNSF RR in winter, paved road with compacted snow/ice on the whole surface, no steep grades or super sketchy sections, NEED 4WW/AWW vehicle in winter, rec chains if going when actively snowing).

This was our second year here, much more snow this year. Beautiful as always. Thank you to everyone who came before us and treated this place as it should be, with respect and care. It was bitterly cold but the fire place kept us comfortable.

9/2 - 9/6/21. I love this cabin! The stove, fridge and gas fireplace work great! Nice big windows. Spent hours on the front porch reading, knitting, watching the butterflies and listening to the creek and coyotes. Sunrises were gorgeous.

Was disappointed with people stopping by to use the toilet two different times. We were gone for 1/2 hour and returned to a group of 12 on ATV’s inside the fence having a picnic and wandering around the cabin. They were surly when asked to leave.

If the driveway could be chained or gated for privacy, I would give 5 stars.

Great cabin. Railroad tracks are close, but the train noise was not bad. One of the beds was a fold down chair. All said a wonderful facility and will rent again.

Very beautiful cabin and setting. The only thing that was tough for us was the strong smell of propane. We opened most of the windows to try and air it out but the smell still hit pretty hard when first walking in the door.
We did enjoy our stay - loved being by the river and the fire pit outside was awesome! Train tracks are pretty busy but didn't really bug us.

Whoever stayed prior to our arrival did not clean as directed. It was. very disappointing.