Wenatchee Guard Station
Umatilla National Forest — hiking
Location: POMEROY, WA, WA
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Wenatchee Guard Station, located about 40 miles southeast of Pomeroy, offers a panoramic view of Wenatchee Creek and access to a scenic drive along Wenatchee Creek Canyon. The year-round cabin attracts cross country skiers and snowmobilers in winter and horseback riders and hikers in summer. Dogs and horses are allowed at the cabin.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Wenatchee Guard Station offers panoramic views of Wenatchee Creek and access to scenic canyon drives. The year-round cabin attracts visitors for cross country skiing and snowmobiling in winter, horseback riding and hiking in summer, with a 4.7/5 rating from 19 Google reviews praising its historic character and spectacular views.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Elk, and Mule Deer present in area. Birds include Olive-sided Flycatcher, Hairy Woodpecker, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Orange-crowned Warbler.
Insider tips for Wenatchee Guard Station: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Winter access requires skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles — plan accordingly Dogs and horses are allowed at the cabin
Skip Wenatchee Guard Station if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require vehicle access November 2 through May 31 — road access seasonal.
Best time to visit Wenatchee Guard Station: June-November — Automobile access available June 1 to November 1, weather dependent. Suitable for hiking and horseback riding.. December-March — Winter access by skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles. Attracts cross country skiers and snowmobilers..
Nearby campgrounds: Clearwater Big House (POMEROY, WA), Tucannon Guard Station (Pomeroy, WA), Godman Guard Station (POMEROY, WA), Coyote Campground (Joseph, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wenatchee Guard Station
Cell signal at Wenatchee Guard Station (POMEROY, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Wenatchee Guard Station, located about 40 miles southeast of Pomeroy, offers a panoramic view of Wenatchee Creek and access to a scenic drive along Wenatchee Creek Canyon. The year-round cabin attracts cross country skiers and snowmobilers in winter and horseback riders and hikers in summer. Dogs and horses are allowed at the cabin.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Winter access requires skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles
plan accordingly
Dogs and horses are allowed at the cabin
Automobile access available June 1 to November 1, weather dependent. Suitable for hiking and horseback riding.
Winter access by skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles. Attracts cross country skiers and snowmobilers.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pomeroy, WA, take 15th Street south (which becomes Peola Road at the city limits) for approximately 15 miles to the forest boundary. The paved road will end here. Continue on Forest Road (FR) 40 for 17 miles to Misery Junction. Take FR 44 east for 3 miles, then FR 43 east for approximately 3 miles. The guard station will be on the left. The site is accessible by automobile June 1 to November 1. Winter access requires skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles. For winter use from Pomeroy, travel east o
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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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