Interrorem Cabin
Open year-round. Closed every Thursday for cleaning. No potable water is currently available; guests must bring their own water supply. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:39PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 90 degrees expected and low temperatures from 55 to 62 degrees. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Lake Crescent Area Including US 101, Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, Northern Hood Canal, and Port Townsend Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas closest to the water will experience cooler daytime high temperatures.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
About
Interrorem Cabin holds the distinction of being the first administrative site in Olympic National Forest, built in 1907 by Ranger Emery J. Finch for his new bride Mabel. This 24x20-foot square peeled-log building with its pyramidal cedar shake roof and open front porch sits on a grassy clearing beneath magnificent stands of Big Leaf Maple trees in the Duckabush Recreation Area. The cabin accommodates up to four guests with a futon in the living room and twin bunk beds in the bedroom. Propane is furnished for the heater, cook range, and lights. Guests must bring sleeping bags, pillows, towels, dish soap, cleaning supplies, matches, toilet paper, and garbage bags. A vault toilet is located outside, along with a fire ring and picnic table. A nature trail behind the cabin features interpretive signs and historic photos describing the lives of Emery and Mabel Finch. The Ranger Hole Trail, built by Finch himself, leads to his favorite fishing spot on the Duckabush River. The cabin provides easy access to The Brothers Wilderness, Olympic National Park, Hood Canal, and nearby Murhut Falls.
Directions
From Quilcene, WA take Highway 101 South for 15 miles to the Duckabush Recreation Area, turn west onto Duckabush River Road (Forest Road #2510). Follow the road for 4 miles to the end of the pavement. Interrorem Cabin is on the left side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.oly_so_admin@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (360) 765-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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