Two Color Guard Station
Wallowa Whitman National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: La Grande, OR, OR
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Civilian Conservation Corps originally constructed the Two Color Guard Station in the 1930s for use as crew quarters and bunkhouse. The original building was removed in 1976. The current guard station was built in 1959.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Historic rustic guard station built in 1959 with excellent property and propane cooking facilities. Campers consistently praise it as a peaceful retreat perfect for anniversaries, reunions, and group gatherings.
Wildlife alert: Elk, American Pika, Pacific Marten, Spruce Grouse, North American Osprey, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake in the area
Insider tips for Two Color Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site Bring extra supplies if visiting late season for comfort Road accessible by car except after significant snowfall when snowmobile access only No cell service available — plan accordingly
Skip Two Color Guard Station if: You need water or electrical hookups. You require cell phone service. You visit November through May when campground is closed.
Best time to visit Two Color Guard Station: September-October — Later season visits recommended to bring extra supplies; campground open through October before winter closure.
Nearby campgrounds: Two Color Campground (Baker City, OR), Boulder Park Campground (La Grande, OR), Tamarack Campground (Baker City, OR), West Eagle Meadow Camping (La Grande, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Two Color Guard Station
Cell signal at Two Color Guard Station (La Grande, 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 Civilian Conservation Corps originally constructed the Two Color Guard Station in the 1930s for use as crew quarters and bunkhouse. The original building was removed in 1976. The current guard station was built in 1959.
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 site
Bring extra supplies if visiting late season for comfort
Road accessible by car except after significant snowfall when snowmobile access only
No cell service available
plan accordingly
Later season visits recommended to bring extra supplies; campground open through October before winter closure
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From La Grande, Oregon: travel east on Highway 203 to Union. From Union, follow Highway 203 to Medical Springs. Go straight through Medical Springs and take County Road 71 until it turns into Forest Service Road (FSR) 67. Follow until you reach the FSR 77 junction. Take FSR 77 and turn left on the FSR 7755 junction. Go straight on FSR 7755 approximately 2 miles past the Two Color Campground to the cabin, which is on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wallowa Whitman National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Wallowa Whitman National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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