Lodgepole Guard Station
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: BUTTE FALLS, OR, OR
Price: From $85 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
The guard station at Lodgepole Meadow was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps to replace the original station built in 1911. Lodgepole Meadow was used as a remote guard station for the early Forest Service crews working in the area. During WWII, Herb and Zella Wright, a husband and wife lookout team, lived throughout the winter high up on the Blue Rock Lookout several miles away watching for enemy aircraft.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers
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Historic 1935 Civilian Conservation Corps guard station with highly-rated reviews (5/5 from 3 campers). Offers access to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking activities in a remote Forest Service setting.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and American Beaver present in area. Also verify presence of Sandhill Crane, Ruffed Grouse, Northern Alligator Lizard, Western Fence Lizard, and Aquatic Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Lodgepole Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand. Research the 1935 CCC history and WWII-era lookout station heritage at the location. Plan hiking or horseback riding activities to maximize the remote setting.
Skip Lodgepole Guard Station if: Expecting RV hookups — no hookups available at this site.. Traveling outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. Seeking developed amenities — this is a historic guard station with basic facilities..
Best time to visit Lodgepole Guard Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Imnaha Guard Station (Prospect, OR), Fourbit Ford Campground (Prospect, OR), Whiskey Springs Campground (Prospect, OR), Fourmile Lake Campground (Klamath Falls, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lodgepole Guard Station
Cell signal at Lodgepole Guard Station (BUTTE FALLS, 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.
The guard station at Lodgepole Meadow was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps to replace the original station built in 1911. Lodgepole Meadow was used as a remote guard station for the early Forest Service crews working in the area. During WWII, Herb and Zella Wright, a husband and wife lookout team, lived throughout the winter high up on the Blue Rock Lookout several miles away watching for enemy aircraft.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand.
Research the 1935 CCC history and WWII-era lookout station heritage at the location.
Plan hiking or horseback riding activities to maximize the remote setting.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified data.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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 5 miles on Forest Road 34 until its junction with Forest Road 3400-600. Unlock the gate and travel north / northeast on Forest Road 3400-600 for 1 mile. Turn left through gate and proceed 200 yards to the guard st
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- 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.
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