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Currier Guard Station - Oregon

Fremont-Winema National Forests

The cozy, dove-gray Currier Guard Station is nestled beneath a thin line of Ponderosa Pine, Lodgepole Pine and Aspen groves. Behind the cabin, an expanse of meadow stretches to meet the forest’s edge, providing a perfect habitat for a variety of wildlife, especially Red Tail hawks as they perch in treetops and glide across the meadow looking for field mice. Watch for the brilliant flash of red as the Red Breasted Sap Sucker swoops from tree to tree. Meadow Larks, Stellar Jays and hummingbirds also frequent the area. At night, listen for the gentle hoot of an owl and watch for bats fluttering and swooping to catch bugs.

Larger photos of Currier Guard Station and Vicinity

Price & Capacity

$40 per night, per group with a maximum of four occupants. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the guard station.

There is plenty of flat, grassy space for additional tent camping.

Reservations

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1-877-444-6777

Paisley Ranger District
PO Box 67, 303 Highway 31
Paisley, OR 97636
541-943-3114

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Availability

The Currier Guard Station is available for rent June 1 through November 15, depending on weather conditions.

The guard station may be closed for administrative use if large wildfires start in nearby areas.

-- The maximum length stay is fourteen consecutive nights. --

History

Currier Guard Station, named after a local ranch owner, was constructed in 1933 as an out station of Paisley Ranger District to house forest fire prevention and suppression crews in the field. Fire crews occupied the station seasonally until the early 1990s.

Description

The 450 square foot cabin has two rooms. The combination bedroom/living room is furnished with a set of bunk beds, a double bed and propane heating stove. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, and a propane cook stove.

An outhouse is located near the cabin. A picnic table and fire ring are provided for outdoor cooking, dining and campfires. The Forest Service provides firewood (collected from blown-down branches and trees). There is no drinking water. Visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing.

Area Attractions & Activities

This scenic, peaceful hideaway is located approximately 30 miles west of Paisley and one mile north of the Sycan Wild and Scenic River. The station is an ideal spot for relaxing, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, bird watching, photography, wildflower viewing and mountain biking or simply doing nothing. The site is also a well-equipped equestrian area, complete with hitch racks, corrals, and numerous trails threaded through the forest.

Sycan Wild and Scenic River 1 Mile North of guard station.

Amenities

Propane Heating Stove
Cook Stove
Outhouse
Corrals

There is plenty of flat, grassy space for additional tent camping.

Pets

Pets are welcome.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

From the Paisley Ranger District Office, travel 12 miles north of Paisley, turn left on Forest Service Road (FSR) 29,"Government Harvey Pass." Go 10 miles to the junction with FSR 2901 and FSR 29, and then turn left and stay on FSR 29 for 2 more miles. At the paved "T" with FSR 28, stay to the right, and travel 3.5 miles to the junction with FSR 30. Stay to the left on FSR 30 at the paved "Y" intersection. One mile southwest on Forest Road 30 there is a sign for Currier Guard Station; turn right.

Currier Guard Station is accessible by low clearance or highway vehicles. Check with the Paisley Ranger District at beginning and end of season for weather and road conditions. Caution: drive carefully on Government Harvey Pass (FSR 29) as it is has narrow curves and washboard conditions.

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Last Modified: Tuesday, 17 February 2009 at 13:22:28 EST