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Reviews (6)
Review Summary
Joanna K
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLACKAMAS LAKE HISTORIC CABIN
Michelle does a great job communicating the cabin. It desperately needs maintenance. Please vote to fund our forest service, so this historic gem can be maintained.
Mike F
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLACKAMAS LAKE HISTORIC CABIN
There are 3 bedrooms. Downstairs bedroom has a full bed. One bedroom upstairs has a full and twin bed. The other bedroom upstairs has 3 twin beds. The kitchen had lots of pots and pans and utensils and the fridge was larger than expected. Lighting is poor, so bringing your own/extra is recommended. Overall, a great, private location. Don't miss the huckleberries across the street.
Linda K
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLACKAMAS LAKE HISTORIC CABIN
Nice big place. Lots of beds, blankets and pillows. Tons of kitchen supplies, but bring potholder and food of course. Busy road and rest stop. Similar to Fish Lake Remount cabin. Inconvenient to get the key from Clackamas Lake camp host if arriving from a long drive, but she was there.
Ada K
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLACKAMAS LAKE HISTORIC CABIN
I've booked this beautiful location multiple times in the past, but this was the first post-covid visit and things have both changed and not changed. It's a wonderful location, a mile hike from the headwaters of the Clackamas, and a mile hike from Timothy Lake via PCT in the other direction. Wonderful place to play games inside and out or just hang out and relax and enjoy the scenery. Rudimentary kitchen with loads of space (but the fridge is tiny!) and fully functional bathroom make it a great glamping experience.
They used to provide all the firewood you needed, but now it is limited to 2 bundles - when I arrived those 2 bundles were suspiciously small, and I wasn't aware that we were supposed to get 2 bundles every night of our stay because the next 2 bundles that appeared were the last night we were there. That was a bit of a struggle. Electricity is now on 24/7 (it used to be limited) but the bulbs are DIM, so bring extra lighting if you need to see anything beyond mood lighting at night.
Yes, it is by the highway, but cars are so rare it doesn't even matter. We watched a horse gallop by from the nearby horse camp.
Love this place, a great place for core memory making.
Amy E
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLACKAMAS LAKE HISTORIC CABIN
Sweet location, with meadow views, trees, hiking and lots of local activities plus horseshoes and lots of chill space at the cabin and huckleberries just across the street. The provided firewood was welcome (we hit the only cold, rainy weekend in August). The wood stove really heats the place up. While there are lamps and outlets, power was very weak and the dim, 20W bulbs didn't help. Maybe bring a 40W is you want to read or cook without your own lantern (that's if system can handle it). Bring your own battery lighting just in case. Warm water intermittent but found ops for quick shower and doing some dishes. Camp hosts delightful. Suggest making the location for key box more obvious or tell folks when they register. The critters in the walls ran all night long. Not intrusive to living area but made noise right behind the heads of beds. Thanks for the fridge and working stove.
Robin M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA CLACKAMAS LAKE HISTORIC CABIN
Awesome rustic cabin. Lighting was a little bit dim and there was not enough hot water for 4 showers but its a cabin!
Location Clackamas Lake Historic Cabin
Address:
Forest Rd 42
Zigzag, OR, 97049
United States
From Sandy, Oregon, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Road 42). Turn right on Skyline Road and travel south for 8.3 miles to the intersection of Forest Service Roads 42 and 57. Continue on Forest Service Road 42 for a quarter-mile. The Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger's Cabin is on the left.
Maps are available online or for purchase by calling the Zigzag Ranger District.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.0992 / -121.75
Elevation: 1020 feet
Policies & Rules
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The cabin remains locked; access codes will be sent in your confirmation letter and should be brought with you to the site. The host at Clackamas Lake campground is available should you have any questions or concerns during your stay. |
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Horses, domestic livestock and pets are not allowed on the premises. Dogs may not be left in cars on the premises. Violators will be evicted and cited under federal regulations. |
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Parking is limited to four vehicles; driveway is 80 feet long and 10 feet wide |
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Candles are prohibited within the cabin |
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RVs are not allowed on site |
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Please contact the Zigzag Ranger District prior to departing for the cabin, to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit |
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There is no smoking allowed in the cabin. |
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Visitors must clean the facility before leaving. |
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This is a federally owned historic cabin. Renters may be cited for damage to the facilities. |
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Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. |
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Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity). |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |