That depends on what you’re looking forward to on your trip. If you need a quiet and peaceful weekend away, anytime of year is fine.

Visit during spring for:

• Rainy and cool weather (normally up to 60 degrees, but it can snow!)

• Steelhead fishing

• Turkey hunting

• Nature Photography—The wildflowers and green scenery are beautiful!

• Kayaking during spring run-off (the water is high and FAST!)

• Trout season opens Memorial Day Weekend

Visit during summer for:

• LONG summer days (sunrise is about 5am, sunset is about 9pm)

• Hot and dry weather (normally up to the mid 90s). Thunderstorms and power outages do happen during this time

• ATV/UTV rides

• Trout fishing (both spinning and flyfishing)

• Salmon fishing in June

• Campfires and s’mores

• Elk City Days is the second weekend of August.

Visit during the fall for:

• Cooler weather; early September is usually perfect. Mid 70s and dry—though it can snow!

• Elk and deer hunting (bow, rifle, muzzleloader)

• Fall steelhead fishing

• Cool nights by the fire

The brown cabin is closed during winter.

You can get all of the basic food you need (meat, vegetables, fruit, dairy, cooking supplies, beer) at the General Store. If you drink Coke, you will need to bring some (they no longer carry Coca-cola products).

We recommend you bring (at the very least):

• A fishing pole

• Sturdy hiking boots

• Wool socks

• A weatherproof jacket

• A hat

• Sunglasses

• A basic first aid kit

• A camp knife

• A map and compass or power bank for your phone

The power does go out (along with the Wi-Fi) from time to time, especially after a big storm. You may also want to bring books/reading material.

Yes, your pup is welcome. You are responsible for any damage your dog causes.

There is a non-refundable pet fee of $75 for each animal.

No, Starlink Wi-Fi that is included is capped at 50gb per house per stay. Additional Wi-Fi costs $10 per 10gb—It’s not my policy, it’s Starlink’s.

Click the links above to book through Airbnb and VRBO.

If you’d like to save money and book direct (they charge BIG fees), this link will take you to the booking page.

Yes, we offer discounts if you book for a full week. We also offer a military discount too—not available through Airbnb and VRBO.

There is only room for a maximum of 6 people in the Brown Cabin. The reason is largely due to water. We have a spring that provides water to the Brown Cabin, and the spring can’t produce enough water for more than 6 people.

Freedom River Adventures does not allow additional guests to stay on the property in RVs. There is a large open meadow that’s ¼ mile away where you can camp comfortably. (BLM). Along American River, there are also several campgrounds.

Additional guests are $20 per night, per guest. Wherever you book, please put the correct number of people on the booking.

For example, If you book for 2 people, and 5 people are at your property, there will be an additional $60 charge per night.

Before you arrive, please confirm the number of guests so we can properly prepare for your arrival and give you the best stay possible.

Check-in starts at 3:00 pm (1500) on the day of your reservation.

The person making the reservation will need a photo ID.

We also request that you call from Grangeville (about 1.5 hours away), especially if you will be arriving in the evening.

Check-out is at 11:00 am on the last day of your reservation.

When you check out please:

• Strip the beds you slept in and put the blanket on the floor.

• Take your garbage outside.

• Wash your dishes

• Do not lock the doors.

• Sign the guestbook or write a review!

Hunting and shooting is not allowed on the property. There is a field about ¼ mile away that’s BLM ground.