Fry Meadows Guard Station
Umatilla National Forest — riverside
Location: WALLA WALLA, OR, OR
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fry Meadows Guard Station offers the peaceful solitude of a remote nature-lover’s paradise just south of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and west of the Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River. The surrounding area is steeped with native history and culture as it was once home to the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Walla Walla and Cayuse Indians. This site was originally established as a ranger station before 1908, part of the former Wenaha National Forest.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Remote nature-lover's paradise with historic 1930s Forest Service cabin architecture located near Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River. Campers praise the recently updated interior and peaceful, rustic getaway experience.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, mule deer, golden eagles, and various snake species (wandering garter, great basin gopher) present in surrounding 8km area
Insider tips for Fry Meadows Guard Station: Book early — federal campground with only 1 tent site From Weston, OR: 20 miles east on Highway 204, then 11 miles north on Forest Service Road 64 to FSR 63 junction Cabin interior was recently updated by Forest Service with new floors and furniture
Skip Fry Meadows Guard Station if: Require electrical, water, or sewer hookups — none available. Need camping outside May-October seasonal window. Expect modern amenities — rustic 1930s-era cabin only.
Best time to visit Fry Meadows Guard Station: September-October — Fall getaway season with operational campground; camping season runs May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Jubilee Lake Campground (Or) (Walla Walla, OR), Umatilla Forks Campground (Walla Walla , OR), Godman Guard Station (POMEROY, WA), Boundary Campground (Joseph, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fry Meadows Guard Station
Cell signal at Fry Meadows Guard Station (WALLA WALLA, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Fry Meadows Guard Station offers the peaceful solitude of a remote nature-lover’s paradise just south of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and west of the Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River. The surrounding area is steeped with native history and culture as it was once home to the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Walla Walla and Cayuse Indians. This site was originally established as a ranger station before 1908, part of the former Wenaha National Forest.
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Insider tips & when to go
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federal campground with only 1 tent site
From Weston, OR: 20 miles east on Highway 204, then 11 miles north on Forest Service Road 64 to FSR 63 junction
Cabin interior was recently updated by Forest Service with new floors and furniture
Fall getaway season with operational campground; camping season runs May through October
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Getting there →
From Weston, Oregon: Travel 20 miles east of Weston on Highway 204. Turn left (north) onto Forest Service Road 64 and follow it for approximately 11 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 63. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 63 and travel about 8.8 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 62. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 62 and travel for 3.9 miles to Forest Service Road 6235. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 6235 and travel for about 1.1 miles to the Fry Meadows Guard
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Umatilla National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Umatilla National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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