Liz Creek Cabin
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Orofino, ID, ID
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Liz Creek Cabin was built in 1929 in the remote backcountry as a Forest Service guard station and is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. An extensive restoration that was completed in 2014 brought the cabin back to life as a rental available to the public. The small single room cabin has a loft and a covered porch.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing
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Historic 1929 Forest Service cabin restored in 2014, located in remote backcountry with access to Weitas Creek trail and multiple outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, Columbian Ground Squirrel, and Northern Alligator Lizard present in area
Insider tips for Liz Creek Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Accessible only via single track Weitas Creek trail #20 - plan accordingly for backcountry travel Single cabin rental with loft and covered porch offers historic lodging experience
Skip Liz Creek Cabin if: Expecting hookups - no hookups available. Visiting outside May-October season when facility is closed. Unable to access remote backcountry location.
Best time to visit Liz Creek Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Castle Butte Lookout (KOOSKIA, ID), Wilderness Gateway (Kooskia, ID), Scurvy Mountain Lookout (Pierce, ID), Kelly Forks Cabin (Orofino, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Liz Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Liz Creek 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.
Liz Creek Cabin was built in 1929 in the remote backcountry as a Forest Service guard station and is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. An extensive restoration that was completed in 2014 brought the cabin back to life as a rental available to the public. The small single room cabin has a loft and a covered porch.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Accessible only via single track Weitas Creek trail #20 - plan accordingly for backcountry travel
Single cabin rental with loft and covered porch offers historic lodging experience
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Liz Creek Cabin located in the very remote portion of the upper Weitas Creek drainage on the North Fork Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest in Idaho, approximately 25 air miles due east of Pierce Idaho. Although there are several routes into the cabin, it is most accessible from US HWY 12 between Kooskia Idaho and Missoula Montana via FSR 107 and trail 20. Travel to the cabin after leaving US HWY 12 is on 16 miles of single lane, gravel surfaced roadways that may be peppe
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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.
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