Teanaway Guard Station
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CLE ELUM, WA, WA
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Teanaway Guard Station is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, north of Cle Elum, Washington. The cabin was originally constructed in 1950 by gold miner Archie Redding, who built the cabin near Mineral Springs, Washington. In 1978, Archie passed away and his cabin came into Forest Service possession.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Teanaway Guard Station is a historic 1950s cabin in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest with excellent reviews (4.4/5 stars). Campers praise it as an all-time favorite spot that's easy to access with a river nearby and nearby disc golf course.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Northern Flying Squirrel, Striped Skunk, and various birds including American Dipper and Cedar Waxwing are research-grade verified within 8km.
Insider tips for Teanaway Guard Station: Only 1 tent site available — book early as noted in known issues Discover Pass required per camper reviews No hookups at this location despite amenities list 9-hole disc golf course nearby per camper reviews
Skip Teanaway Guard Station if: You need RV hookups — this is tent-only with no hookups. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal May-October only. You expect pristine facilities — reviews mention dirty bathrooms.
Best time to visit Teanaway Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season per verified data. Week before Memorial Day — Camper reviews highlight this as ideal timing for family trips.
Nearby campgrounds: Beverly (Cle Elum, WA), De Roux (Cle Elum, WA), Mineral Springs Group (Cle Elum , WA), Swauk Campground (Cle Elum, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Teanaway Guard Station
Cell signal at Teanaway Guard Station (CLE ELUM, WA): 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 Teanaway Guard Station is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, north of Cle Elum, Washington. The cabin was originally constructed in 1950 by gold miner Archie Redding, who built the cabin near Mineral Springs, Washington. In 1978, Archie passed away and his cabin came into Forest Service possession.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryOnly 1 tent site available
book early as noted in known issues
Discover Pass required per camper reviews
No hookups at this location despite amenities list
9-hole disc golf course nearby per camper reviews
Official operating season per verified data
Camper reviews highlight this as ideal timing for family trips
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-90, take exit 85 (Highway 970) and go north approximately 6.5 miles to Teanaway Road. Turn left and drive 13 miles to end of pavement. Veer right onto Forest Service Road (FSR) 9737. Continue 2.2 miles, and then turn right to the Guard Station. From US Highway 2 (Leavenworth or Wenatchee area), follow Highway 97 South from its junction with Highway 2 for 38.5 miles to Teanaway Road. Turn right and drive 13 miles to the end of the pavement. Veer right onto FSR 9737. Continue 2.2 miles and
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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