Walker Cabin
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ELK CITY, ID, ID
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Walker Cabin is nestled among trees just off Crooked River Road #233, which leads into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area, in the Nez Perce National Forest. The cabin was originally built around 1930 as a summer home. Jerry and Helen Walker purchased the cabin in 1967, then donated it to the U.S.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1930s cabin nestled in trees near Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area with beautiful views and peaceful setting. Reviewers praise the quiet atmosphere, quality stove for cold nights, and creek access.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, American Elk, White-tailed Deer, and Ruffed Grouse documented in area
Insider tips for Walker Cabin: No cell service—call family before leaving town Boil creek water on the stove using a large pot for water access Reserve well in advance as this is a federal property with no walk-ups allowed
Skip Walker Cabin if: Expecting hookups—no hookups available. You need flexibility—seasonal operations May through October only. You want spontaneity—advance reservations required, no walk-ups permitted.
Best time to visit Walker Cabin: September-October — End of September visits reported wonderful conditions; stove useful for cold nights. June — Reviewers planning multi-week stays in June; within official May-October season.
Nearby campgrounds: South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce Nf (Id) (GRANGEVILLE, ID), Lookout Butte Lookout (KOOSKIA, ID), Ohara (Kooskia, ID), Adams Ranger Station (Grangeville, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Walker Cabin
Cell signal at Walker Cabin (ELK CITY, 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.
Walker Cabin is nestled among trees just off Crooked River Road #233, which leads into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area, in the Nez Perce National Forest. The cabin was originally built around 1930 as a summer home. Jerry and Helen Walker purchased the cabin in 1967, then donated it to the U.S.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryNo cell service
call family before leaving town
Boil creek water on the stove using a large pot for water access
Reserve well in advance as this is a federal property with no walk-ups allowed
End of September visits reported wonderful conditions; stove useful for cold nights
Reviewers planning multi-week stays in June; within official May-October season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From State Highway 14, turn south on Crooked River Road #233 and proceed approximately 8 miles to the cabin on the right.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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