Whisky Camp Guard Station
Umpqua National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: TILLER, OR, OR
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Season: May through October
Whisky Camp, built in the 1940s, was the summer home of a fireguard whose primary duties were to fight and prevent fires, serve as a relief lookout, and perform maintenance on phone lines and trails. Located in the Tiller Ranger District in southwestern Oregon, the cabin now offers relaxation and recreation for visitors throughout the year. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for travel to this site, and guests must bring several of their own supplies.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1940s fireguard cabin in the Tiller Ranger District offering a secluded retreat with propane amenities. Campers consistently rate it 4.7/5 stars, praising it as an awesome getaway spot perfect for families.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Western Gray Squirrel, Ruffed Grouse, Sooty Grouse, and Great Horned Owl present in the area.
Insider tips for Whisky Camp Guard Station: Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for access to this site. Bring your own supplies as this is a remote historic cabin. Firewood is available for purchase on-site. Book early as this is a popular federal campground.
Skip Whisky Camp Guard Station if: You need electrical hookups or modern amenities.. You have a low-clearance vehicle.. You're visiting outside the May-October season..
Best time to visit Whisky Camp Guard Station: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Pickett Butte Lookout (TILLER, OR), Three C Rock Campground (Roseburg, OR), Ash Flat Campground (Roseburg, OR), Dumont Creek Campground (Roseburg, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Whisky Camp Guard Station
Cell signal at Whisky Camp Guard Station (TILLER, 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.
Whisky Camp, built in the 1940s, was the summer home of a fireguard whose primary duties were to fight and prevent fires, serve as a relief lookout, and perform maintenance on phone lines and trails. Located in the Tiller Ranger District in southwestern Oregon, the cabin now offers relaxation and recreation for visitors throughout the year. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for travel to this site, and guests must bring several of their own supplies.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFour-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for access to this site.
Bring your own supplies as this is a remote historic cabin.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Book early as this is a popular federal campground.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Canyonville take West 1st Street and turn onto SE 3rd St/OR-227. Continue to follow OR-227 approximately 23 miles until you reach Tiller Oregon and take a left onto Douglas County Road 46 just before the bridge crossing the South Umpqua River. From Tiller, take Douglas County Road 46 for 5 miles to the Jackson Creek/Forest Service Road 29 turn off. Turn right onto FS Road 29 and drive for 9.7 miles to the FS Road 2925 turn off. Take a right onto FS road 2925 where you will cross a bridge ov
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Umpqua National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Umpqua 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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