Good cell reception. Very cold water in the river. Very good clean water from the spring. No water in cabin , would be great if water to cabin was fixed. Good heater stove and refrigerator. Bring lanterns

I have mixed feelings about this place. It’s an amazing cabin that is set in a beautiful location. It is busy though and people come up to the cabin constantly. I grew up fishing the Fall River so it holds a place in my heart. I also stay in fire lookouts and guard stations all around Oregon and at most of them, I’m alone and away from any people. It is what it is, but this cabin is right off a paved road and a popular place for them to stop. The USFS does a great job maintaining the cabin. It is clean and nice, and the sign asking people to respect the renters does help. I did have a young fishing guide and his client use the picnic table while I was sitting in my chair by the river, which the sign clearly says to please leave that for the renters. At the end of the day, it’s a good base for recreation in the area. Early mornings and nights are quiet. If you’re looking to get away from it all, maybe go elsewhere. Thanks to you all at the forest service for keeping it so clean and tidy (and taking the trash out, I’m not used to that at other cabins).

Fall River is gobsmackingly beautiful. At the guard house you are right next to the headwaters. You can cross to the other side of the river or enjoy the area right by the cabin. It was wonderful to have heat on a cold May evening. The propane powered stove and fridge were great. We love rustic. We realized that when there are doors and heat, we expect a toilet. The pit toilet is also kind of public. Lots of anglers park in the parking lot next to the outhouse, and the highway is right there. It would be a real improvement if the toilet was repaired. Our other concern was the no dogs in the house rule. It's a sweet, and rustic place. Our dog wouldn't have damaged anything. We kept him cabled out back. Perhaps a pet deposit. Fire lookouts in Eastern OR allow dogs. Anyhow, we love the place and all the work volunteers have put in really shows. Repairing the toilet and allowing a dog inside would improve it for us.