Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (OR)

Cabin in meadow with tent in the split rail fenced yard and trees in the background
COLD SPRINGS CABIN
COLD SPRINGS CABIN
COLD SPRINGS CABIN
COLD SPRINGS CABIN

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About Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (OR)

Cold Springs Guard Station, constructed in 1934, is a historic site tucked into the Ochoco National Forest. It served a special role as the switchboard station connecting phone calls between various fire lookouts and guard stations during the summer months, as well as housing for the fire guard and his family. The current cabin replaced an earlier one that was destroyed by fire. Cold Springs Guard Station continued to be used by Forest Service employees into the 1990s, and remnants of its past can still be seen today. This is the perfect destination for guests wanting the creature comforts of a home while in a rustic, natural setting. This cabin is can be reserved from mid-May through mid-October, and it accommodates up to eight people.

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2026 (Current year)

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Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Pull-through
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Reviews (25)

What Guests Are Saying

Guests at Cold Springs Cabin praised the helpfulness of the Forest Service staff, notably their quick response to a water pump issue, which was resolved within a day. The location is ideal for hiking and photography, offering stunning wildflowers and opportunities to see wildlife like elk and antelope. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance in the evenings, overall, visitors enjoyed a peaceful and serene environment.

Review Summary

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Shelly G

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January 11, 2020 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

5

Loved the cabin. Very nice to see the preserved history that was in the cabin. We are up in the mountains a lot and decided we wanted to stay here. We will definitely be renting this cabin again. Very peaceful and quiet there.

Shelly G

Verified

January 11, 2020 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

5

Loved the cabin. Very nice to see the preserved history that was in the cabin. We are up in the mountains a lot and decided we wanted to stay here. We will definitely be renting this cabin again. Very peaceful and quiet there.

Chris S

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January 24, 2020 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

4

Very nice cabin located on the eastern edge of Summit Prairie. There are nice roads behind the cabin for morning or evening hikes. A good place to base further travel. I visited Rock Creek, Lookout Mtn and fished Crooked River. Nice quiet location.

Chris S

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January 24, 2020 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

4

Very nice cabin located on the eastern edge of Summit Prairie. There are nice roads behind the cabin for morning or evening hikes. A good place to base further travel. I visited Rock Creek, Lookout Mtn and fished Crooked River. Nice quiet location.

Shane I

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August 22, 2021 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

3

Beautiful, quiet location and fun old cabin with a nice deck. Only complaint was that it smelled like propane inside (even with all the windows open). Also, presume it was a pack rat that kept us up most of the night as it diligently scrambled up and down inside the walls, occasionally stopping to gnaw at them.

Shane I

Verified

August 22, 2021 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

3

Beautiful, quiet location and fun old cabin with a nice deck. Only complaint was that it smelled like propane inside (even with all the windows open). Also, presume it was a pack rat that kept us up most of the night as it diligently scrambled up and down inside the walls, occasionally stopping to gnaw at them.

Patrick S

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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

4

Warm days, cold nights. Many butterflies but the nighthawks have headed south. The cabin was clean and all the utilities functioned well. Heard a varmint in the attic which was not great. Two forest service workers came by to test the water. They checked the attic and found nothing. The traps in the attic were still in place. They told us the cabin will receive a new roof this year.

Patrick S

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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

4

Warm days, cold nights. Many butterflies but the nighthawks have headed south. The cabin was clean and all the utilities functioned well. Heard a varmint in the attic which was not great. Two forest service workers came by to test the water. They checked the attic and found nothing. The traps in the attic were still in place. They told us the cabin will receive a new roof this year.

Leslie O

Verified

June 11, 2022 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

4

Early June, wildflowers in abundance. The cabin had a strong gas smell when we arrived. After much sleuthing, we determined the cooktop pilot light was out and relit it. No hot water. Very, very low water pressure.

Leslie O

Verified

June 11, 2022 Stayed at: CSGS, Loop: AREA COLD SPRINGS CABIN

4

Early June, wildflowers in abundance. The cabin had a strong gas smell when we arrived. After much sleuthing, we determined the cooktop pilot light was out and relit it. No hot water. Very, very low water pressure.

Location Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (OR)

Address:
Ochoco National Forest 3160 Ne 3 Rd St
Prineville, OR, 97754
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 26, which is approximately 13 miles west from Prineville, Oregon.

Elevation: 1416 feet

Distance to downtown

73 mi drive to downtown Prineville (about 2 hr 10 min)

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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