Kelly Forks Cabin
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Orofino, ID, ID
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kelly Forks cabin is located in a small clearing within an active forest service work center. It was originally built at the confluence of Moose and Kelly Creeks during the mid-1930’s to be used as a stopover between the upper North Fork and the Bungalow Ranger stations. It was then dismantled, floated down Kelly Creek, and reassembled at its current location during the mid-1900s.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Kelly Forks Cabin offers a fully remodeled historic cabin in a beautiful forest setting with access to Kelly Creek and the North Fork area. Reviewers praise it as a great place to unplug and relax with wonderful rivers and steep mountains.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Red-tailed Hawk, Mountain Chickadee, Valley Garter Snake, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Insider tips for Kelly Forks Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Staff at the forest service office can provide helpful information for visitor issues Activities include fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, and water sports on Kelly Creek
Skip Kelly Forks Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You require year-round access — seasonal operations only May through October. You prefer tent camping with multiple site options — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Kelly Forks Cabin: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater Nf (Id) (OROFINO, ID), Scurvy Mountain Lookout (Pierce, ID), Liz Creek Cabin (Orofino, ID), Castle Butte Lookout (KOOSKIA, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kelly Forks Cabin
Cell signal at Kelly Forks Cabin (Orofino, 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.
Kelly Forks cabin is located in a small clearing within an active forest service work center. It was originally built at the confluence of Moose and Kelly Creeks during the mid-1930’s to be used as a stopover between the upper North Fork and the Bungalow Ranger stations. It was then dismantled, floated down Kelly Creek, and reassembled at its current location during the mid-1900s.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Staff at the forest service office can provide helpful information for visitor issues
Activities include fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, and water sports on Kelly Creek
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Kelly Forks cabin is approximately 45 miles northeast of the community of Pierce, Idaho on the North Fork Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest within the Kelly Forks work center compound. The last 35 miles to the cabin from Pierce are mostly single lane, gravel surfaced roadways that may be peppered with large potholes, rocks and/or debris. Seasonal conditions permitting , the cabin is also approachable from I90 via Superior MT, with the addition of a high mountain pass th
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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