Adams Ranger Station

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Grangeville, ID, ID

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Adams Ranger Station Cabin is located in the heart of the Nez Perce National Forest at an elevation of 5,150 feet. Adams Camp served as a way station along the Milner Trail as early as 1862. The Forest Service established the area adjacent to Adams Camp as an administrative site in 1919.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/adams-ranger-station to be notified when sites open up.

Nearby campgrounds: South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce Nf (Id) (GRANGEVILLE, ID), Fish Creek Group Use (GRANGEVILLE, ID), Lookout Butte Lookout (KOOSKIA, ID), Fish Creek Pavilion (Grangeville, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Adams Ranger Station

Cell signal at Adams Ranger Station (Grangeville, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Grangeville, ID, ID★ 3.9 (9 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Adams Ranger Station Cabin is located in the heart of the Nez Perce National Forest at an elevation of 5,150 feet. Adams Camp served as a way station along the Milner Trail as early as 1862. The Forest Service established the area adjacent to Adams Camp as an administrative site in 1919.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Location

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There are two ways to access this cabin in the summer: 1) From the town of Grangeville, turn south on the Grangeville-Salmon Road and follow the signs toward Gospel Hump and Salmon River. At mile marker 29, turn left (east) onto Hungry Ridge Road #309 and drive approximately 1 mile. Turn left at the signs for Adams Ranger Station/Wilson Cow Camp and climb the small hill toward the cabin with a front and side porch. 2) From Highway 14, at mile marker 17 on Highway 14, turn west up Hungry Ridge Ro

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Adams Ranger Station cost per night?+
Adams Ranger Station costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Adams Ranger Station open?+
Adams Ranger Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Adams Ranger Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Adams Ranger Station?+
Adams Ranger Station can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Adams Ranger Station?+
Adams Ranger Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Adams Ranger Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Adams Ranger Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Adams Ranger Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Adams Ranger Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$50 /night★ 3.9 (9)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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