Fleecer station is always a nice option when the weather is unpredictable or wet. We had snow and rain most of the time so having heat and and ability to make warm food was nice. The cabin upgrades since our last visit was a nice surprise.

Pack rat is coming into the ceiling at night, and partying loudly. Wood stove needs instructions…

The cabin was a nice little winter getaway for my small family. With a toddler under 2 and another baby in the way, it was nice to have hot running water, electricity, and forced air heat. Usually we don’t need the amenities when we rent forest service cabins, but with kiddos it sure made things easier. We went in February when the road was a bit drifted over so we ended up walking in with sleds the .6 miles from the main road. It wasn’t a bad walk, but the road wasn’t exactly perfectly smooth walking either. The cabin itself was warm and cozy and the furniture was was comfortable for a forest service cabin. Plenty of refrigerator space with two functioning fridges, decent cooking gear, and a warm shower was a huge bonus after having to walk in and out through the snow. One negative was the sound of the forced air heat. It did fine keeping the place warm for us the first night, but we should have just stuck with the fire. In the cold temps, the furnace kicked on every 10 minutes with a loud boom that woke us from our sleep or prevented us from getting to sleep. The second night we just kept the fire stoked and we’re very comfortable with a peaceful quiet we typically get in any other forest service cabin. Probably not a concern most of the year and not really anything the forest service can do, but just be aware. The other slight negative was the lack of decor and the lack of information about the area or any books in general. I don’t expect the forest service to provide this entertainment, but most other cabins have had much more information available. This was more noticeable to me since I forgot to pack a book this time around. The scenery was beautiful and we would love to come back and explore the area more when there’s less deep snow.

Pretty posh cabin with water and lights and heat. Enjoyed the wood stove for ambiance and warmth and liked the nice sitting area for evening games and visiting. Easy access to a road that leads up towards Fleecer Ridge which can be nice walking/skiing. A mile and a half away is parking for a section of the CDT. We drove in on Dec. 21, but if there is more snow, the road is closed at the gate and you'd have to walk/ski in roughly 1/2 mile. Nice spot.

A solid spot. We spent one night as a stop-over on our way north. Kitchen is well stocked with many pots and pans. Suggest washing them before using as some had dirt and signs of mice. Cabin is behind a locked access so very quiet; no passing cars. Yet the road access is good - no overly rough patches or steep hills. We weren't there long enough to explore the area.