Murderers Creek Guard Station

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Malheur National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Malheur National Forest Fees: $50 per night per group, with a maximum of two occupants in the cabin. the rental fee also allows parking for one RV in the driveway. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of guard station. Season: May 6 to November 15 Reservations: The maximum length of stay is fourteen consecutive days. To make reservations phone 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov . Overview Murderer's Creek Guard Station is in the heart of the Malheur National Forest, in central Oregon. It makes an excellent base camp for back country recreating, and is a cozy retreat for a couple and a fun opportunity to imagine the life of the early day forest rangers. The historic guard station is one of the oldest standing buildings in the forest. The cabin contains some modern amenities and can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Viewing wildlife and birds is popular in the area, as is hunting not far from the facility. Guests can hike area trails, explore the Cedar Grove Botanical Area and fish Murderer's Creek and South Fork John Day, though area creeks run dry toward summer's end. Facilities The one-room "studio" cabin is equipped with a futon that folds… Getting there: From Burns, travel North on Highway 395 approximately 55 miles to County Road 63. Turn left on County Road 63 to the junction of Forest Service Road 21. Take a right onto Forest Service Road 21 and travel approximately 16 miles to the guard station. From John Day, OR., travel approximately 18 miles west on US Highway 26 to the junction with Forest Road 21. Turn south (left) on Forest Road 21, travel 12 miles to the guard station. Phone: 541-820-3800 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234124 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS