Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (Or)
Ochoco NF - FS — lakeside, hiking
Location: PRINEVILLE, OR, OR
Price: From $90 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers
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Historic 1934 Cold Springs Guard Station cabin in Ochoco National Forest offers cozy, well-equipped accommodations with excellent hospitality and beautiful grounds. Highly rated by campers (4.6/5 stars) who praise the attention to detail and helpful staff.
Wildlife alert: Expect Mule Deer, Wapiti, Pronghorn, and Belding's Ground Squirrel. Bird species include Western Wood-Pewee, Sandhill Crane, and Brewer's Sparrow. Garter snakes present in area.
Insider tips for Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (Or): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Activities available include hiking, biking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing Historic site offers cultural interest with 1934 guard station history
Skip Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (Or) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at sites. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (Or): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Walton Lake (PRINEVILLE, OR), Ochoco Forest Camp (PRINEVILLE, OR), Ochoco Divide Group Site (Prineville, OR), John Day River Basin Developed Campgrounds (Prineville, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (Or)
Cell signal at Cold Springs Cabin - Ochoco Nf (Or) (PRINEVILLE, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Activities available include hiking, biking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing
Historic site offers cultural interest with 1934 guard station history
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Getting there →
From Prineville, Oregon: Travel approximately 13 miles east on Highway 26. Turn right at the junction to Ochoco Ranger Station (County Road 123), and travel 8 miles to the junction of Forest Service Roads 22 and 42. Stay right to merge onto Forest Service Road 42 and then travel approximately 19 more miles. Just after crossing the North Fork of the Crooked River turn left onto Forest Service Road 30 and travel approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 100 at the signs to Cold
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ochoco NF - FS fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ochoco NF - FS before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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