Have been to this cabin before. It was also during 4th of July. Many more people there this time. Because the cabin is close to main road it is very dusty. There was a very nice picnic table and benches and fire ring. There are no utensils at all in the kitchen. No plates, bowls or cups. I mention this because it was the only cabin that was like this in the last 15 years or longer. There was no splitting maul, regular shovel or hatchett. There were large pieces of wood no kindling at all. The mornings were very cold and we needed a small fire. Fortunately we had a hatchett with some tools we had in the truck. We rode ATVs and enjoyed the trip to Lost Horse Lake and the views of Gospel Hump Wilderness. The curtains that were in the cabin really added a nice touch.

A very quaint little cabin in the woods. Right off the main road and no direct path to Crooked River but still very charming. Gnome Mill Site has old buildings to explore prior to the cabin, there’s an airstrip that is fun to explore and provides walking access to the river across from the cabin, and Five Mile Campground has a sweet little fishing hole. Roads beyond 5 Mile get a little gnarly but fun to explore in an off road vehicle.

Directions to the cabin says it is at mile post 8, not even close I could see mile post 10 from the cabin driveway!

Nice little cabin near Elk City. Went up April 9th and there was some snow on the road, definitely manageable in any awd or 4wd vehicle. The cabin is pretty dark, so we brought battery operated string lights which was a great idea. We didn't really know how to use the wood stove, but there are some directions next to it and for dinner we did grilled cheeses & tomato soup, which was very easy. For breakfast we did huckleberry pancakes, eggs, and sausages, also very easy despite not being familiar with wood stoves. Both doors had signs saying "do not use door, emergency use only" which was confusing, but they both work. There was plenty of wood for us. Found some mice droppings, but didn't hear or see any mice when we were there. Other people commented on the mattresses - it's a forest service cabin, not a hotel. Would love to come back when there's no snow and do some hiking in the area!

First time staying at the cabin with snow on the ground. Someone filled the wood shed with green/moldy wood but if you can climb in, the back row was still good wood. Stove burns very hot and took a little bit to get the hang of keeping it going all night. Super great time. We'll be back.