Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Olympic National Forest · Lilliwaup, WA

Hamma Hamma Cabin

The Hamma Hamma Cabin is a historic cabin that offers guests a tranquil setting to relax and recreate. Formerly a guard station, the cabin was built from 1936-1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The facility was used as an administrative site for Forest Service fire and trail crews. The site is nominated to the National Register of Historic Places for the skill and craftsmanship that went into its construction and architecture. The cabin is open year-round and is typically accessible by car; however, snowy conditions may require alternative transportation such as cross-country skis or snowshoes.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 site25 ft maxFires ok
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1fire
active
Quinault Pile Rx (prescribed burn) · 43 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

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Site guide

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SiteSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
HAMMAGravelPartial6 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length25 ft
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Hamma Hamma Cabin can accommodate up to six guests. The single-story cabin features a living room with a hexagonal bay window overlooking the Hamma Hamma River drainage, and is furnished with a futon that unfolds into a bed. There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with bunk beds, all with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, stove, dishes, pots, silverware and cooking utensils. The bathroom has a flush toilet. The cabin is equipped with a propane heater and propane lights. An outdoor picnic table and fire ring are available for cooking and campfires. Guests must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests need to provide their own sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. All food and garbage 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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hamma Hamma Cabin30°40°50°60°70°January: 15.48 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowFebruary: 9.20 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowMarch: 9.89 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowApril: 6.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 3.03 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.91 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.40 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.02 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 9.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 15.72 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowDecember: 16.21 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.5°F averageFebruary: 41.6°F averageMarch: 44.9°F averageApril: 48.9°F averageMay: 55.5°F averageJune: 59.9°F averageJuly: 64.8°F averageAugust: 64.8°F averageSeptember: 59.6°F averageOctober: 51.2°F averageNovember: 44.1°F averageDecember: 39.7°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cushman Powerhouse #2, 15 miles from the campground at 21 feet, station USC00451939 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 92 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 4 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Hoodsport, WA take Highway 101 north for 14 miles to Hamma Hamma River Road Take a left onto Hamma Hamma River Road/Forest Service Road 25 and travel 5.7 miles to the access road to the cabin. Please respect the renter’s privacy. To view the cabin, walk the Living Legacy Nature Trail.

Nearest townLilliwaup, Washington
Coordinates47.5925° N, 123.1151° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Drinking water is not available.
  • The indoor plumbing is for the toilet only and is not potable.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Quinault Pile Rx

    43 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗11.9 mi
Outdoor gearSierra ↗20.2 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗20.5 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Take some time to visit the 3.5 mile Lena Lake trail or go beyond to the Valley of the Silent Men.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.4 mi
    Living Legacy Interpretive ↗
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.8 mi
    Jefferson Ridge
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Elk Lake
    1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    Elk Lake South
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    Lena Lake ↗
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
  • 2 mi
    Upper Elk Lake
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

The Brothers Wilderness begins about 3.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Hamma Hamma Cabin sits on a landscaped clearing surrounded by old-growth Douglas firs, dogwoods and rhododendrons. The scenic Hamma Hamma River flows nearby, which is fed by the Mildred Lakes within the Mt. Skokomish Wilderness and drops from the eastern slope of the Olympic Range into the Hood Canal. The name Hamma Hamma comes from a Twana village once located at the river's mouth and called Hab'hab, referring to a reed that grows along the river's banks. The Brothers and Mt. Skokomish Wilderness, located in the southeast corner of Olympic National Forest, are accessible from the area. Bold rocky summits and numerous sharp spires dot the ridges at elevations ranging from 2,000 to over 6,000 feet. Magnificent old-growth western hemlock, western red cedar and Douglas fir dominate the forest in the lower elevations, providing habitat for elk, black-tailed deer, black bears and mountain lions. Higher elevations display firs, pines, dwarf juniper and open rock faces.

Recreation

Hamma Hamma Cabin is conveniently located near The Brothers Wilderness, Mt. Skokomish Wilderness, Hood Canal, and Olympic National Park. Numerous activities, such as hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, hunting and river walks are available in the area. From Hamma Hamma Cabin, guests can wander the Living Legacy Trail, an interpretive trail that details the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps. At only a quarter mile, the trail offers a scenic, open view of the Hamma Hamma River. In the spring, Harlequin ducks arrive from the sea to nest in this freshwater spot. Lena Lake Trail #810 offers a great hike a few miles west of the cabin. Anglers will enjoy fishing the scenic Hamma Hamma River for chum, pink, chinook, coho and steelhead.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hamma Hamma Cabin?

Sites at Hamma Hamma Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Hamma Hamma Cabin?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Hamma Hamma Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Hamma Hamma Cabin?

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Hamma Hamma Cabin?

The bathroom has a flush toilet.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hamma Hamma Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Hamma Hamma Cabin?

Hamma Hamma Cabin is conveniently located near The Brothers Wilderness, Mt. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Hamma Hamma Cabin?

Lilliwaup, Washington. Take some time to visit the 3.5 mile Lena Lake trail or go beyond to the Valley of the Silent Men.

Source: Getting there

What if Hamma Hamma Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Hamma Hamma Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), Lena Creek Campground (1.8 mi, first-come), and Lena Lake Campground (2.9 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby