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

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

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.

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CLE ELUM, WA, WA★ 3.7 (22 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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:✕ 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Best: Week before Memorial Day

Camper reviews highlight this as ideal timing for family trips

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: 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.

Location

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(509) 852-1100· Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Teanaway Guard Station cost per night?+
Teanaway Guard Station costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Teanaway Guard Station open?+
Teanaway Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Teanaway Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Teanaway Guard Station?+
Teanaway Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Teanaway Guard Station?+
Teanaway 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 Teanaway Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Teanaway Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Teanaway Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Teanaway Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$40 /night★ 3.7 (22)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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