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Murderer's Creek Work Station - Oregon

Malheur National Forest

Murderer’s Creek was named in the 1860s, or so the story goes, after Indians killed a party of eight prospectors who were exploring its banks.

Larger photos of Murderer's Creek Work Center 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 work station.

There is no additional camping on site.

Reservations

www.RECREATION.gov

1-877-444-6777

Blue Mountain Ranger District
PO Box 909, 431 Patterson Bridge Road
John Day, OR 97845
541-575-3000

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Availability

Murderer’s Creek Work Center is available for rent mid-May through mid-November.

Weather conditions and snow may delay opening of the road to the rental beyond the planned opening date and may force early closure of the road prior to the planned closing date.

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

History

This building was constructed in 1913, hand-built by contractors under the supervision of the first Forest Supervisor, Cy Bingham, and is one of the oldest standing buildings in the Malheur National Forest. It was built originally for use as a fire work center and has been used as a fire work center until the late 1990s.

Description

Murderer’s Creek Work Center consists of two cabins. The main cabin or cookhouse is equipped with a wood stove for heating, as well as a propane cook stove, refrigerator and lights. It is furnished with a table and chairs, and features tableware and cookware. The other cabin or bunkhouse has propane heaters and lights, and is furnished with four twin beds with foam pads.

A primitive vault toilet is located near the work center. There is also an outdoor picnic table. There is no water on site; visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing.

Area Attractions & Activities

In the spring and summer pack along field guides and take a short hike around the Cedar Grove Botanical Area, where wildflowers and other wildlife, including wild horses, are often seen. In season, enjoy fishing in nearby Murderer’s Creek (keep in mind that stream water gets scarce by mid-August) and South Fork John Day. Other activities include bird watching, hunting and photography.

Amenities

Vault Toilet
Propane Lights
Propane Heater
Refrigerator
Cook Stove
Wood Stove

There is no additional camping on site.

Pets

Pets are welcome.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

From John Day, Oregon, travel south on Highway 395 approximately 17 miles to County Road 63. Travel County Road 63 to the junction of Forest Service Road (FSR) 21. Turn right onto FSR 21 and travel approximately 11.5 miles to the Work Center.

If traveling from the west, take Highway 26 to FSR 21 (also known as Fields Creek Road - approximately 12 miles east of Dayville, OR). Turn right and travel about 14 miles. Continuing on FSR 21, turn left and drive 1 mile to the Work Center.

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Last Modified: Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 16:00:02 EST