Fall River Guard Station
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Bend, OR, OR
Price: From $90 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fall River Guard Station is situated beneath a canopy of lodgepole pine on the banks of the Fall River in Deschutes National Forest. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s, the cabin was originally used as an outpost to fight forest fires. The cabin is an ideal setting for relaxation and recreation, and is available for reservation from April to October.Fall River Guard Station is a prime location for fishing, swimming and hiking in summer and early fall.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Historic 1930s CCC-built cabin on the banks of Fall River in Deschutes National Forest, ideal for fishing, swimming, and hiking with excellent water clarity for photography.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Bobcat, Coyote, American Badger, American Mink, Northern Pygmy-Owl, Hooded Merganser
Insider tips for Fall River Guard Station: Entry by combination lock box — call Forest Service at 541-383-5300 if having difficulty with combination Follow trails on either side of the guard station to access the river behind the house Fall River originates at this location, bubbling from the hill and ground
Skip Fall River Guard Station if: You need hookups — no water, electrical, or dedicated utilities at the cabin. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 1 tent site available. You need flexible booking — federal campground requires booking early during peak season.
Best time to visit Fall River Guard Station: May-October — Official reservation window and prime time for fishing, swimming, and hiking in summer and early fall.
Nearby campgrounds: Fall River Campground (BEND, OR), Pringle Falls Campground (BEND, OR), Wyeth Campground - Deschutes (BEND, OR), Bull Bend Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fall River Guard Station
Cell signal at Fall River Guard Station (Bend, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Fall River Guard Station is situated beneath a canopy of lodgepole pine on the banks of the Fall River in Deschutes National Forest. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s, the cabin was originally used as an outpost to fight forest fires. The cabin is an ideal setting for relaxation and recreation, and is available for reservation from April to October.Fall River Guard Station is a prime location for fishing, swimming and hiking in summer and early fall.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryEntry by combination lock box
call Forest Service at 541-383-5300 if having difficulty with combination
Follow trails on either side of the guard station to access the river behind the house
Fall River originates at this location, bubbling from the hill and ground
Official reservation window and prime time for fishing, swimming, and hiking in summer and early fall
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Getting there →
Entry to the cabin is by combination lock box. Please call the Forest Service office at 541-383-5300 if you are having difficulty with the combination provided. You can also stop by the office, located at 63095 Deschutes Market Rd. Bend, OR 97701. From Bend, Oregon, take Highway 97 south. Exit at Sunriver and drive west. Go through the roundabout to Century Drive and turn left. Follow Century Drive south for 3 miles to the junction with South Century Drive (State Route 42). Turn right and head 1
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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