Interrorem Cabin

$50.00/night

HOOD CANAL RANGER Station, 295142 Hwy 101 SOuth
QUILCENE, WA 98376

Overview

Interrorem Cabin is located beneath magnificent stands of Big Leaf Maple trees, offering guests an ideal location for relaxation and recreation. The cabin was built in 1907 as the first administrative site in the Olympic National Forest. Emery J. Finch, Ranger and Hoodsport pioneer, built the cabin for his new bride, Mabel, and they moved in 1908. Today, the site offers guests a unique lodging experience year-round in Olympic National Forest. The cabin is accessible by car. Basic amenities are offered, but guests will have to bring some of their own supplies and gear.

Recreation

A nature trail with interpretive signs and historic photos that describe the life of Emery and Mabel Finch is located behind the cabin. Mr. Finch, an avid fisherman, was responsible for building the Ranger Hole Trail, a path to his favorite fishing spot on the Duckabush River. A few trout and some wonderful views of the river can be caught here.

Facilities

The historic 24x20-foot one-story cabin is a square, peeled-log building and includes an open porch across its facade and a pyramidal cedar shake roof. It can accommodate up to four guests. The kitchen is furnished with a table and chairs, cookware, utensils, propane cook range, and lights. The living room has a futon and the bedroom has twin bunk beds. A propane heater keeps it cozy during the winter months. Propane is furnished.

Potable water is available from an outdoor hand pump. An outhouse with vault toilet, fire ring and picnic table are located on the cabin grounds.

No electricity or indoor plumbing is available at this facility. Guests need to provide their own sleeping bags, pillows, towels, dish soap, cleaning supplies matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. All trash and food must be packed out, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. Please leave nothing behind, if you would like to make a donation of goods to the cabin please contact the Ranger Station for a list of needs.

Natural Features

Interrorem Cabin sits on a grassy clearing located in the Duckabush Recreation Area, with nearby access to the Duckabush River, The Brothers Wilderness, Olympic National Park and the Hood Canal. The Brothers Wilderness is located in the eastern portion of the Olympic National Forest just south of Buckhorn Wilderness and north of Mt. Skokomish Wilderness. The cold,clear Duckabush River runs through the drainage. At 6,866 feet, The Brothers is the highest peak in the area, with a double summit that ranks among the most popular climbs in the Olympics. Near the cabin, western hemlock, western red cedar and Douglas fir dominate the dense forest, providing habitat for elk, black-tailed deer, black bears and mountain lions. Higher elevations are home to the endemic Olympic Marmot.

Nearby Attractions

Murhut Falls, a short hike to a beautiful waterfall. Also nearby are several public access sites to the fjord-like Hood Canal. Visitors can also enjoy taking some time to visit Olympic National Park, known for its diverse and spectacular ecosystems.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 30 ft
Largest party: 4 people

Directions

Travel approximately 22 miles north of Hoodsport on Highway 101 to the Duckabush Recreation Area, turn west (left) onto the Duckabush River Road (Forest Service Road #2510). Follow the Duckabush Road for 4 miles to the end of the pavement. Interrorem Cabin is on the left side of the road. From Quilcene, WA take Highway 101 south for 15 miles to the Duckabush Recreation Area, turn west (right) on to the Duckabush River Road (Forest Road #2510). Follow the Duckabush Road for 4 miles to the end of the pavement. Interrorem Cabin is on the left side of the road

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Aleksei D

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Reviewed a month ago

Bring water and lanterns! Everything else is just as other reviewers describe - an old, historic cabin with no electricity, no bathroom, and no running water. The hikes nearby are great, and the trailhead means you’ll see some cars in the parking lot next to the cabin between about 10 AM and 6 PM. The propane heater and stove work great, but the gas lanterns don’t provide much light inside the cabin (some are broken).

Jenna T

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Really nice cabin! There's no water onsite, so pack in or use a local campground to fill up. You're at the start of a popular trail, so be mindful that you won't be completely alone during the day, but it's very quiet and private at night. Any car can get to the cabin. The Ranger Hole Trail is pretty steep, but the water is beautiful for swimming. Definitely recommend!

Sujeong P

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Reviewed 4 months ago

We arrived late at night, so it was a bit scary to go in and settle in. It has almost everything you need—you just need to bring your own food, water, blankets, and maybe a frying pan if you want to cook something, as the pans there were quite old. The previous guest left the place very clean. We struggled to turn on the propane lights and eventually had to call the emergency contacts listed there. The first person didn’t answer, but the second lady helped us, even though she said she stopped working for the cabin service a few years ago. You need to turn on the gas for a few seconds before lighting it with a match from the bottom. We had a great time there. Thank you, USFS!

Kelly G

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Well taken care of, instructions and lanterns made for a wonderful spring evening!

Mark R

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Reviewed 6 months ago

Great spot. Bring a cooler and you’ve basically got a fully functioning kitchen. My family loves this spot!

Terry K

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Reviewed 7 months ago

We've stayed here many times over the past 30 years. It's definitely gone downhill a bit since we first started visiting: no more refrigerator, fewer working propane lamps, no trash cans, and some comfy chairs have come and gone. But it's still a great place for a getaway in the woods. We had some difficulties with the heating stove, but managed to keep it running until a Forest Service employee could come out with a replacement battery - thanks USFS!

Availability

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Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 33% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.