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Godman Guard Station - Washington

Umatilla National Forest

History

The area around Godman has been used as a recreational area for settlers of Dayton, WA, Columbia and Garfield Counties since the turn of the century. The guard station was built as part of an administrative complex in 1933-34.

Description

Built in the 1930s, this two-story, wood frame structure is surrounded by tall timbers such as grand fir, Douglas-fir, engleman spruce, lodgepole pine, and sub-alpine fir, that hug the cabin’s walls and provide a sheltering second roof of sweeping branches. It features three bedrooms, a living area, kitchen and bathroom, and is furnished with three bunk beds, two single beds, a couch and chair, and a table and chairs. During the summer months, visitors may use the indoor flush toilet; otherwise an outhouse is located near the cabin. The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove and refrigerator. Renters will need to bring their own dishes, cooking/eating utensils and own pots/pans. There are propane lights and heat throughout the cabin.

Potable water is only available during the summer; in the winter, visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing. Horses are allowed, and there is a barn approximately 200 yards up the hill from the cabin. There is a picnic table close to the cabin for outdoor dining.

There is another structure on the site, a warming shelter used by the snowmobile club, which is not available to the public for rent.

Water is currently unavailable at this site. An outhouse is provided nearby. Renters should bring a supply of water for their stay.

Area Attractions & Activities

Take a scenic drive along Skyline Drive Road and the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. During the summer months, enjoy horseback riding or hiking trails into the wilderness. Many trails descend into the rugged river canyons and offer an angler’s paradise. Watch for wildlife, especially Rocky Mountain Elk, bighorn sheep, white tail and mule deer, black bears, cougars, coyotes and pine martens. In the winter, enjoy snowmobiling on groomed snowmobile trails, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Amenities

• Flush Toilet (summer only) - WATER IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
• Indoor Plumbing (summer only or until spring runs dry) - WATER IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
• Water available from mid June until September or until well runs dry.
• Outhouse
• Propane Lights
• Propane Heater
• Stove
• Refrigerator
• Horse Barn

Pets

Pets are welcome.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

This site is located approximately 28 miles southeast of Dayton, Washington on the Umatilla National Forest. From Dayton, travel 4th street south for 6 blocks, and turn east on Eckler Mountain Road (also turn off for cemetery) for approximately 15 miles. Turn right at the Y in the road. Continue on Forest Service Road 46 for 12 miles to Godman. The guard station will be on the left. The site is accessible to vehicles from mid to late June until mid October to the first of November. Call Pomeroy Ranger District for road and water conditions before making your reservations.

Winter use will require alternate transportation such as skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile. From Dayton, Washington, travel 4th street south. Follow road directions to Bluewood Ski Area. Before the entrance to the Ski area, park in the available snowmobile parking area at Touchet Corral. Travel the groomed snowmobile route, taking all lefts to Godman, approximately 13 miles. There are direction signs along the route put up by the local snowmobile club. Although visitors may ski to the cabin, the route is difficult and for advanced skiers only. A Washington State Sno-Park permit is required to park at the Sno-Park. Permits may be obtained from any State Park.