Recreation Rentals of the Pacific Northwest

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National Park Service

North Cascades

Fall River Guard Station - Oregon

Deschutes National Forest

History

The Fall River Guard Station was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Cascadia style of the Pacific Northwest Region. The cabin was originally used as an outpost to fight forest fires and is eligible for listing on the National Historic Register.

Description

This rustic, single story cabin is nestled in a lodgepole pine forest at the picturesque headwaters of Fall River. The cozy 600 square foot cabin has two bedrooms, a kitchen, and living room. Sleeping accommodations include one full bed, a twin bed, and a two person futon in the living room. The heater, refrigerator, lights and stove are all run off propane. The kitchen is furnished with basic cookware and cutlery. A picnic table is provided for outdoor dining.

Visitors need to bring their own bedding, towels, cleaning supplies, flash light and first aid kit for emergencies. There is no potable water at this site, and visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing. A vault toilet is located on the premises.

Area Attractions & Activities

The cabin is a half hour drive from the city of Bend and fifteen minutes from the town of Sunriver. There are endless opportunities for recreation nearby, including fly fishing, driving the Cascades Lake Scenic Byway, fishing and boating on Wickiup and Crane Prairie Reservoirs, and the geologic wonders at Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Learn about the culture and wildlife on the high plateau at The High Desert Museum, explore the Three Sisters Wilderness, and hike along the Wild and Scenic Deschutes River.

Amenities

• Beds
• Vault Toilet
• Dishes
• Cookware and Cutlery
• Table and Chairs
• Propane Stove
• Propane Lights
• Propane Refrigerator
• Propane Heater

There is easy access and a level area for RV and tent camping on site.

Pets

Pets are allowed outside only.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

From Bend, Oregon, take Highway #97 south, get off at the Sunriver exit and drive west. Go straight through the roundabout, and continue driving until you reach Century Drive, then turn left. Follow this road south for about three miles until you reach the junction with South Century Drive (also State Route #42). Turn right and head west for approximately eleven miles. Fall River Guard Station is on the left side of the road and is not easily seen until you are upon it.