Currier Guard Station
Fremont-Winema National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: PAISLEY, OR, OR
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Historic Currier Guard Station is nestled in a scattering of fir, pine and aspen, providing an ideal setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The guard station was named after a local ranch owner, and was constructed in 1933 as an out station for the Paisley Ranger District to house forest fire prevention and suppression crews in the field. Fire crews occupied the station seasonally until the early 1990s.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1933 cabin nestled in fir, pine and aspen forest within Fremont-Winema National Forest, offering a quiet and private setting ideal for relaxation and recreation. Google reviewers praise it as well-kept and peaceful with excellent fishing access.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Bobcat, Brewer's Sparrow, and Dark-eyed Junco documented in the area
Insider tips for Currier Guard Station: Cabin includes propane oven/stove and cooking/eating utensils — no need to bring full camp kitchen Bring your own water supply Book early — federal campground with high demand Creek nearby offers excellent fishing including crawdads
Skip Currier Guard Station if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require winter camping — seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer developed facilities — only 1 tent site with basic amenities.
Best time to visit Currier Guard Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, Or) (PAISLEY, OR), Fremont Point Cabin (Lakeview, OR), Marsters Spring Campground (Paisley , OR), East Bay Campground (Silver Lake, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Currier Guard Station
Cell signal at Currier Guard Station (PAISLEY, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Historic Currier Guard Station is nestled in a scattering of fir, pine and aspen, providing an ideal setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The guard station was named after a local ranch owner, and was constructed in 1933 as an out station for the Paisley Ranger District to house forest fire prevention and suppression crews in the field. Fire crews occupied the station seasonally until the early 1990s.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCabin includes propane oven/stove and cooking/eating utensils
no need to bring full camp kitchen
Bring your own water supply
Book early
federal campground with high demand
Creek nearby offers excellent fishing including crawdads
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Paisley Ranger District, drive 12 miles north on Highway 31 and turn left on Forest Road 29, also referred to as Government Harvey Pass. Drive 10 miles on Forest Road 29. Drive carefully on this road as it has narrow curves and washboard conditions. At the junction with Forest Road 2901, turn left and stay on Forest Road 29 for 2 more miles. At paved "T" junction with Forest Road 28, stay to the right and drive 3.5 miles to junction with Forest Road 30. Stay left on Forest Road 30 at "Y" in
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fremont-Winema National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fremont-Winema National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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