Imnaha Guard Station

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Prospect, OR, OR

Price: From $80 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

Imnaha Guard Station is located in the southwest portion of Oregon’s Cascade Range, at an elevation of 3,800 feet. The facility offers a remote setting and most of the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. This cabin does not feature indoor lighting so guests will need to bring lanterns or flashlights.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Firewood for Sale

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

Remote Cascade Range location at 3,800 feet elevation with amenities including flush toilets, showers, and drinking water. Popular for hiking and wildlife viewing with common sightings of nuthatches, chickadees, and Steller's jays.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Ruffed Grouse, Sandhill Crane, and Northern Alligator Lizard verified in the area

Insider tips for Imnaha Guard Station: Bring your own firewood as Forest Service may not have stock available Bring lanterns or flashlights as cabin has no indoor lighting Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site

Skip Imnaha Guard Station if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available. Sensitive to propane odors — propane heating system in use. Need winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Imnaha Guard Station: September — Part of May through October season; Google reviews mention September visits with pleasant conditions.

Nearby campgrounds: Lodgepole Guard Station (BUTTE FALLS, OR), Mazama Campground — Crater Lake National Park (Crater Lake, OR), Jim Creek Group Campground (Butte Falls, OR), Fourbit Ford Campground (Prospect, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Imnaha Guard Station

Cell signal at Imnaha Guard Station (Prospect, 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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Prospect, OR, OR★ 4.6 (10 reviews)From $80/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Imnaha Guard Station is located in the southwest portion of Oregon’s Cascade Range, at an elevation of 3,800 feet. The facility offers a remote setting and most of the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. This cabin does not feature indoor lighting so guests will need to bring lanterns or flashlights.

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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.
ToiletsFlush toilets
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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:✕ Expecting hookups — no hookups available✕ Sensitive to propane odors — propane heating system in use✕ Need winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring your own firewood as Forest Service may not have stock available

Bring lanterns or flashlights as cabin has no indoor lighting

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site

Best: September

Part of May through October season; Google reviews mention September visits with pleasant conditions

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: American Black Bear, Ruffed Grouse, Sandhill Crane, and Northern Alligator Lizard verified in the area

Location

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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 8 miles on Forest Road 34 until its junction with Forest Road 37. Travel north / northeast on Forest Road 37 for 4.5 miles. Take Imnaha Campground turn-off and continue through campground to find the cabin. From P

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Imnaha Guard Station cost per night?+
Imnaha Guard Station costs $80 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Imnaha Guard Station open?+
Imnaha Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Imnaha Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Imnaha Guard Station?+
Imnaha Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Imnaha Guard Station?+
Imnaha 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 Imnaha Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Imnaha Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Imnaha Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Imnaha Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$80 /night★ 4.6 (10)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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