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Antlers Guard Station - Oregon

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Imagine a time before homesteaders and pioneers, when the area was home to Native Americans and abundant wildlife. A river runs through the dry area, and the blackened rocks and bluffs along its banks tell of the Indian practice of setting fire to the reeds and grasses each autumn so they would grow back more lush in the coming spring. Upon seeing such a sight, the trappers and fur traders of the early 1800s gave these rushing waters the name Burnt River. A century later Antlers Guard Station, one of many sturdy little cabins throughout the forest, was built in an effort to preserve the land.

Larger photos of Antlers Guard Station and Vicinity

Price & Capacity

$45 per night for a maximum of six occupants. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the guard station.

There is additional room for tent camping.

Reservations

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1-877-444-6777

Whitman Ranger District
3165 10th Street
Baker City, Oregon 97814
541-742-7511 or 541-523-4476

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Availability

Antlers Guard Station is available May 1 through December 31.

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

History

The Guard Station, a historical site constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), is located adjacent to the scenic North Fork Burnt River and is only a couple of miles from the historic Whitney area.

Description

Nestled in an open ponderosa pine forest, the Antlers Guard Station is a cozy, rustic cabin with two small rooms. The combined living room and bedroom is furnished with a double futon and two sets of bunk beds. The kitchen is furnished with a table and chairs, and equipped with a propane cook stove and oven, as well as utensils for cooking and eating. The cabin has a propane fireplace for heating and propane lights.

An outhouse and garage are located near the cabin. Water is available from an outside hand pump, and there is a fire ring and picnic table for outdoor dining.

Area Attractions & Activities

The cabin is popular during the winter months with cross-country skiers and snowmobilers as designated groomed snowmobile routes are in the vicinity.

Other activities include hiking, mountain biking down forest roads, hunting and fishing, and riding OHVs Also, watch for birds and wildlife, let children splash in nearby creeks, explore and relax!

Amenities

Outhouse
Hand Pump
Propane Fireplace
Propane Lights
Cook Stove with Oven

There is additional room for tent camping.

Pets

Pets are welcome but must remain outside.

Smoking

Smoking permitted outside only.

Directions

From Baker City, travel State Highway 7 to County Road 529 approximately 35 miles and turn south at the old Whitney town site. Follow County 529 approximately 2 miles along the North Fork of the Burnt River.

From John Day, travel State Highway 26 east to Austin Junction, and turn north on State Highway 7 to County Road 529 approximately 15 miles. Turn south at the old Whitney town site. Follow County Road 529 approximately 2 miles along the North Fork of the Burnt River.

From Unity, travel north 2 miles on State Highway 26 to the junction of State Highway 245. Take State Highway 245 northeast six miles to County Road 535/529. Turn north on 535/529 and continue 16 miles northwest to Antlers Guard Station.

During the winter, County Road 529/535 is intermittently plowed. Snow can get deep in the driveway and high clearance vehicles, chains, or shovels are recommended.

Warning

Visitors should use safety precautions and watch for mountain lions, black bears and rattle snakes.

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Last Modified: Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 17:01:42 EST