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North Cascades

Musick Guard Station - Oregon

Umpqua National Forest

History

Musick Guard Station was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 to provide fire protection to the Bohemia Mining area. The expansive views of the area including Champion Creek, which was not visible from any other lookout or covered by any other guard station, made this location ideal.

Musick Guard Station became an important public contact point and administrative center for the Forest Service and was used by Bohemia Ranger District (now known as Cottage Grove Ranger District) fireguard, packer and District Ranger between the years 1933 and 1934. Later it was used as summer barracks for trail crews and firefighting crews. The Guard Station was named after the nearby Musick Mine, a major gold producing mine in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Description

The rustic two-story cabin, stained a deep, dark brown, almost blends in with the tall timbers that surround it. The main floor features a central room with an adjoining kitchen and bedroom. The bunkroom upstairs provides additional sleeping quarters. The cabin is furnished with two double wooden platform beds and four bunk beds (no mattresses). A wood stove is available for heat. The kitchen is equipped with a wood cook stove and oven, but no utensils are provided. Nor are there lights, a refrigerator or water. Visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing, as well as their own firewood. A fire ring and a vault toilet are located near the cabin.

Area Attractions & Activities

The area is surrounded by rugged summits up to 6,000 feet above sea level in elevation and steep slopes heavily timbered with fir, spruce and hemlock. Bohemia City can be viewed from Fairview Peak Lookout and from Bohemia Mountain trail.

Musick Mine/Bohemia City, one of the most productive gold mines in the district during the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, is a point of interest to history buffs and fortune seekers. However, since many of the mines are private property and there are inherent dangers associated with mining sites, it is important not to trespass on, vandalize or enter any tunnels or shafts. Instead enjoy the spectacular views, hike trails through the forest, and imagine life as it once was in the era of an active mining community.

Amenities

• Vault Toilet
• Fire Ring
• Oven
• Wood Stove

There is an additional area for tent camping.

Pets

Pets are welcome.

Smoking

No Smoking.

Directions

From I-5, Cottage Grove Exit 174, take Row River Road 2400 east 19 miles to Brice Creek Road 2470. Keep right and continue on Brice Creek Road for 12 miles to Noonday Road 2212. Turn right on Road 2212 and go 8.8 miles to Champion Saddle. Stay left, travel on Sharps Creek Road 2460 for 0.6 miles to gated entrance on the right, Road 0679-480.