Interrorem Cabin
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.
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Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 4 / 2 | Yes |
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 length | 30 ft |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Brinnon, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.6812° N, 122.9942° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedQuinault Pile Rx
49 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 station | Dump station ↗ | 4.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 14 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 14.2 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
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.
- 7.2 miLower Big Quilcene Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.6 miDead Fall Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miRanger Hole0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- under 0.1 miInterrorem Interpretive ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miMt. Juipter ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.1 miMurhut Falls0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miDuckabush ↗5.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miRanger Hole Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest · Season Early Summer
- 1.8 miMt. Jupiter Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest · Season Year-round weather dependent
- 2 miDuckabush Stock Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest
- 2.1 miDuckabush Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest
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
The Brothers Wilderness begins about 1.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.9 miThe Brothers Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 16,297 acres
- 8.1 miBuckhorn Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,270 acres
- 10.4 miDaniel J. Evans Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 876,447 acres
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.
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Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Interrorem Cabin?
Sites at Interrorem 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 Interrorem Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Interrorem Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Interrorem Cabin?
The longest site here provides 30 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
Can I have a campfire at Interrorem 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
Is there cell service at Interrorem Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Interrorem Cabin?
A nature trail with interpretive signs and historic photos that describe the life of Emery and Mabel Finch is located behind the cabin. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Interrorem Cabin?
Brinnon, Washington. Murhut Falls, a short hike to a beautiful waterfall.
Source: Getting there
What if Interrorem Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Collins Campground (1.3 mi, first-come), Seal Rock Campground (5 mi, first-come), and Falls View Campground (8.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby