Box Canyon Guard Station

Close To... Three Sisters Wilderness Box Canyon Trail Area Frissell Crossing Campground Roaring River Campground For more information... Contact the McKenzie River Ranger District More contact information

LOCATION: Approximately 75 miles SE of Eugene, OR on Forest Service Road 19 (Aufderheide Scenic Byway)

ACCESS: Follow either State Highway 126 or 58 to FS Road 19 and proceed to the crest. The guard station is located across from the horse camp

ELEVATION: 3,620 feet

FURNISHINGS: 2 twin beds, desk, 1 hide-a-bed, 2-burner propane stove for cooking, table, chairs, and miscellaneous cleaning supplies. A horse corral (appx. 45 feet in diameter), located next to the guard station, is included in the rental.

SEASON AVAILABLE: Mid-June to mid-October (depending on snow). It is not available for rental during the winter months.

STAY LIMIT: Reservations can be made for up to 14 nights.

PRICE: $60.00 per night.

CHECK IN/OUT: Check in at 2:00 p.m; Check out at 1:00 p.m.

CABIN CAPACITY: Maximum 4 people, (NO pets allowed in guard station).

BRING: Warm bedding or sleeping bags, cooking equipment, utensils, etc. are needed. Propane lanterns or flashlights and extra batteries. (Propane stoves, heaters and lanterns are recommended since they create less fumes than liquid gas appliances). Non-potable water may be available until the first frosts--we suggest you bring all the water you think you will need or have a means to treat the non-potable water (it is from a stream located behind the horse camp).

SANITATION FACILITIES: An outhouse is located outside the building

Area Attractions: The cabin is located on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. Trailheads into the Three Sisters Wilderness and the Chucksney Mountain Roadless Recreation Area are adjacent to the Guard Station.

RENTAL INFORMATION:

• Reservation services are provided by the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS).
  
  
• View reservation policies and make a reservation online at www.recreation.gov 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
  
  
• You may also call 1-877-444-6777 (toll free). Please check the Reservation Policies page at Recreation.gov for call center hours.

For more information about the cabin and the surrounding area contact the McKenzie River Ranger District at 541-822-3381.