Clearwater Big House
Open year-round for reservations. Automobile access typically runs mid-June through late October depending on weather conditions. Winter access requires over-snow transportation from Rose Spring Sno-Park via a 6.5-mile groomed snowmobile trail. A Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required for winter parking. Contact the Pomeroy Ranger District three business days before arrival to receive the cabin access combination.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Clearwater Big House is a historic Forest Service cabin nestled in a clearing at 5,600 feet elevation in the northern Blue Mountains. The two-story structure provides 868 square feet on the main floor and 336 square feet upstairs, featuring three bedrooms, a living room, and kitchen. The cabin is furnished with queen, full, and twin beds (sleeps 10), a dining table, propane heat and lighting, propane cook stove, and propane refrigerator. The site has a rich history dating to an old trapper cabin that later served as a ranger station. Ranger Grover Blake built the three-room house in 1928-29 from scrap lumber, and the Civilian Conservation Corps added the barn, warehouse, outhouse, and garage in 1933. The nearby Clearwater Lookout Tower offers scenic views of the surrounding Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Guests must bring their own drinking water, bedding, cooking utensils, and garbage bags. A vault toilet is located across the road and is operational year-round. The area supports diverse wildlife including Rocky Mountain elk, bighorn sheep, deer, black bears, and cougars. The nearest services are in Pomeroy, about 35 minutes away.
Directions
From Pomeroy, take 15th Street south for approximately 17 miles until the paved road ends. Continue on Forest Service Road 40 for 7 miles to Clearwater Junction (where the fire lookout is located). Turn left onto Forest Service Road 42 for 0.25 mile, then turn right into the Clearwater Guard Station area. The rental cabin is the two-story building. In winter, park at Rose Spring Sno-Park and travel approximately 6.5 miles via groomed snowmobile trail.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 843-1891 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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