Cottonwood Cabin
Closed — Closed for winter. Open seasonally from June through October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Flood Warning issued March 17 at 9:34PM PDT until March 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Light to periodically moderate rain is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley this week along with melting snow as temperatures warm into the 40s and 50s. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues for the lower Stehekin Valley. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road begins to flood in places at the northern end and Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 924 PM PDT, the Stehekin River is at 19.9 feet. River levels will continue to rise through the week with an expected crest of 22.9 feet on Saturday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Cottonwood Cabin is a historic rental cabin located at 3,100 feet elevation along the banks of the Entiat River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Originally constructed in the 1940s to house Forest Service fire, trail, and campground crew personnel, the facility now provides visitors with a peaceful mountain retreat accessible by standard passenger vehicles over gravel roads. The 20' x 16' one-room cabin can accommodate up to four people and includes hot and cold running water during summer months, a propane cook stove, wall heater, and solar-powered indoor lights. Furnishings include a dining table with chairs, a futon sofa that converts to a double bed, and a separate double bed. The small kitchen is equipped with basic pots, pans, silverware, and plates. Outdoors, guests have access to a private shower facility (key accessed via combination lock), vault toilet, picnic table, and campfire ring. A small area for pitching one tent is also available on site. An adjacent barn and corral can be reserved in advance through the Entiat Ranger Station. Nestled in a mature lodgepole pine and spruce forest, the cabin sits four miles above Entiat Falls on the Entiat River, where anglers can fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and eastern brook trout in the river's shallow riffles and pools. The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and horseback riding. Nearby attractions include the Silver Falls National Recreation Trail (1.8 miles to a 141-foot cascade), Box Canyon geological formation, and Entiat Falls. Wildlife in the area includes mule deer, black bears, cougars, moose, pine marten, bald and golden eagles, and various woodpeckers and owls.
Directions
From Wenatchee, take State Route 97A north 17 miles along the Columbia River. Turn left 100 yards north of the Entiat River Bridge onto Entiat Valley Road (County Road 19). Continue 24 miles to the National Forest boundary where the road becomes Forest Road 51. At mile 34 the pavement ends and becomes Forest Road 5100. Continue to mile 38 where Cottonwood Cabin is located on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 784-4700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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