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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fry-meadows-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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WALLA WALLA, OR, OR★ 4.2 (14 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Require electrical, water, or sewer hookups — none available✕ Need camping outside May-October seasonal window✕ Expect modern amenities — rustic 1930s-era cabin only

Insider tips & when to go

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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

Best: September-October

Fall getaway season with operational campground; camping season runs May through October

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain goats, mule deer, golden eagles, and various snake species (wandering garter, great basin gopher) present in surrounding 8km area

Location

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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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Fry Meadows Guard Station cost per night?+
Fry Meadows Guard Station costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Fry Meadows Guard Station open?+
Fry Meadows Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fry Meadows Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Fry Meadows Guard Station?+
Fry Meadows Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Fry Meadows Guard Station?+
Fry Meadows Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fry Meadows Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fry Meadows Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fry Meadows Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Fry Meadows Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$40 /night★ 4.2 (14)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Jubilee Lake Campground (Or)

Walla Walla, OR

From $17/night

Umatilla Forks Campground

Walla Walla , OR

From $10/night

Godman Guard Station

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From $75/night

Boundary Campground

Joseph, OR

From $10/night

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