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.
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.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Herbicide application on Olympic National Forest
The Olympic National Forest may be applying the herbicides glyphosate, clopyralid, triclopyr, aminopyralid, sulfometuron methyl, or imazapyr to noxious weeds or other invasive plant species from May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027.Applications will be conducted as planned in the Final EIS-Olympic…
FS-29 Road Restoration Closure
Construction on Forest Service Road (FSR) 29 is underway as we enter the final phase of repairs from the 2021 atmospheric river event. Temporary closures along the road and surrounding roads will occur between late April and October while crews complete major road and culvert improvements. This…
Reduced Bear Gulch Fire Area Closure (10/07/25)
The recent arrival of multiple days of rain reduced fire activity significantly. The threat of further damage from the fire is minimal. Effective today, October 7, 2025, some Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest closures in the Skokomish, Duckabush, and Dosewallips areas have been…
High Steel Bridge and surrounding area closed to pedestrians/off trail hiking
The High Steel Bridge is only open to persons traveling through on FSR 2340 via vehicle, hikers utilizing the High Steel Bridge Trail and South Fork Skokomish River users along with first responders and permitted use. Otherwise, the bridge and surrounding area is closed to the public/foot traffic.
Olympic National Forest camping stay limitations
Camping on the Olympic National Forest within the same developed recreation site is limited to 14 consecutive days. Camping on any National Forest System lands is limited to 21 days per calendar year.
Alcohol ban in effect along Lake Cushman corridor
With support from the National Park Service, Mason County, Tacoma Power, Washington State Patrol, the Skokomish Tribe, and other local partners the Olympic National Forest implemented a revised forest order that adds an alcohol ban to the existing prohibitions on camping, fires, and overnight…
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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