Lodgepole Guard Station

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Fees: - $85/night Season: March to September Status: none Reservations: Reservations must be made at recreation.gov Overview The guard station at Lodgepole Meadow was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps to replace the original station built in 1911. Lodgepole Meadow was used as a remote guard station for the early Forest Service crews working in the area. During WWII, Herb and Zella Wright, a husband and wife lookout team, lived throughout the winter high up on the Blue Rock Lookout several miles away watching for enemy aircraft. Lodgepole Guard Station served as their base camp. Today, Lodgepole Guard Station is a perfect destination for horse enthusiasts, families and those looking for a unique camping experience in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Recreation The meadow offers plenty of room and even terrain for a large group of visitors to spread out, camp, horseback ride, hike, mountain bike or just relax. Additional horseback riding trails are a short trailer ride… Getting there: From Butte Falls, OR, drive east on the Butte Falls - Fish Lake Highway (County Road 821). Less than a mile from town, turn left onto the Butte Fall - Prospect Highway (County Road 992) and travel north on County Road 992. Go 9 miles on County Road 992 to Forest Road 34. Turn right, go 5 miles on Forest Road 34 until its junction with Forest Road 3400-600. Unlock the gate and travel north / northeast on Forest Road 3400-600 for 1 mile. Turn left through gate and proceed 200 yards to the guard… Phone: 541-865-2700 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234631 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS, Recreation.gov