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

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

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.

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La Grande, OR, OR★ 3.9 (8 reviews)From $80/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
ADA sites1 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
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 water or electrical hookups✕ You require cell phone service✕ You visit November through May when campground is closed

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: September-October

Later season visits recommended to bring extra supplies; campground open through October before winter closure

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Elk, American Pika, Pacific Marten, Spruce Grouse, North American Osprey, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake in the area

Location

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541-963-7186· Wallowa Whitman National Forest
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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Two Color Guard Station cost per night?+
Two Color Guard Station costs $80 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Two Color Guard Station open?+
Two Color Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Two Color Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Two Color Guard Station?+
Two Color Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Two Color Guard Station?+
Two Color 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 Two Color Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Two Color Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Two Color Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Two Color Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$80 /night★ 3.9 (8)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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