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

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

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.

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ELK CITY, ID, ID★ 3.4 (15 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: September-October

End of September visits reported wonderful conditions; stove useful for cold nights

Best: June

Reviewers planning multi-week stays in June; within official May-October season

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gray Wolf, American Elk, White-tailed Deer, and Ruffed Grouse documented in area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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208-842-2245· Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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 API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Walker Cabin cost per night?+
Walker Cabin costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Walker Cabin open?+
Walker Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Walker Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Walker Cabin?+
Walker Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Walker Cabin?+
Walker Cabin 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 Walker Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Walker Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Walker Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Walker Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$40 /night★ 3.4 (15)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce Nf (Id)

GRANGEVILLE, ID

From $25/night

Lookout Butte Lookout

KOOSKIA, ID

From $40/night

Ohara

Kooskia, ID

From $14/night

Adams Ranger Station

Grangeville, ID

From $50/night

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