Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse
Federal campground in Umatilla National Forest
Location: WALLA WALLA, OR, OR
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Season: May through October
Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse sets the stage for a truly relaxing getaway. Located on the breaks of Meacham Canyon in Umatilla National Forest, spectacular views of the Blue Mountains are guaranteed. The rustic bunkhouse, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, dates back to 1938.
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
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Historic 1938 CCC-built bunkhouse in Umatilla National Forest with spectacular Blue Mountain views. Google reviewers consistently praise its peaceful setting, scenic location, and well-maintained gravel road access.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, elk, mule deer, and great horned owls documented in the area within 8km
Insider tips for Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse: Bring your own water — no water hookups available Gravel roads are well-maintained despite being remote; 26+ miles from nearest town (Weston) Historic tree platform lookout remains on site with original climbing pegs for exploration
Skip Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse if: You need hookups — this is a rustic bunkhouse with no electrical or water hookups. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only. You dislike booking in advance — federal campground with limited availability.
Best time to visit Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse: May-October — Official operating season only; campground closed November through April.
Nearby campgrounds: Spring Creek Campground (La Grande, OR), Bird Track Springs Campground (La Grande, OR), Umatilla Forks Campground (Walla Walla , OR), Spool Cart Campground (La Grande, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse
Cell signal at Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse (WALLA WALLA, 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 · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse sets the stage for a truly relaxing getaway. Located on the breaks of Meacham Canyon in Umatilla National Forest, spectacular views of the Blue Mountains are guaranteed. The rustic bunkhouse, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, dates back to 1938.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring your own water
no water hookups available
Gravel roads are well-maintained despite being remote; 26+ miles from nearest town (Weston)
Historic tree platform lookout remains on site with original climbing pegs for exploration
Official operating season only; campground closed November through April
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Weston, Oregon: Travel 28 miles east of Weston on Highway 204. Turn right (south) onto Forest Service Road 31. Go 9.4 miles to Ruckel Junction. Stay on Forest Service Road 31 and go 17 miles until you reach the junction with Forest Service Road 3113. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 3113 and travel about 0.8 miles to the access road to Summit Guard Station. Turn left onto the access road and follow the road to the right. From Pendleton, Oregon: Travel Interstate 84 east for 34 miles to E
Campground entrance
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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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