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Two Color Guard Station - Oregon

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

[PHOTO and LINK: Photo of Two Color Guard Station and Vicinity - Click for Larger Photos]The crystal clear waters of the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek work their way through the mountains in a series of small waterfalls and white water rapids to the valley floor. Subalpine fire and white bark pine stand guard, as the creek winds through flood-plain meadows. Look for blue-green pools and dramatic rock formations scattered along the creek's path. Sit on a sun-warmed boulder and watch a squat gray dipper bob up and down on the rocks, peering into the water for a quick meal.

This is the backyard of the Two Color Guard Station, a secluded lodge surrounded by rugged mountains, far away from the sights and sounds of others.

[ICON and LINK: Camera icon with link to larger photos of rental and vicinity.]Larger photos of Two Color Guard Station and Vicinity

MORE INFORMATION: History | Description | Area Attractions & Activities | Amenities | Pets | Smoking | Directions

Price & Capacity

June 1 - Spetember 30: $80 per night per group of one to four occupants, and an additional $10 per night per person, with a maximum of twelve occupants.

October 1 - December 31: $60 per night per group of one to four occupants, and an additional $10 per night per person, with a maximum of twelve occupants.

Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the guard station.

There is an additional area for tent camping in the back yard.

Reservations

www.RECREATION.gov

1-877-444-6777

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 LaGrande Ranger District
3502 Highway 30
LaGrande, Oregon 97850
541-963-7186

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Availability

Two Color Guard Station is available for rent June 1 through December 31.

[IMAGE: Available Summer and Fall]

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

 

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History

[PHOTO and LINK: Photo of Two Color Guard Station and Vicinity - Click for Larger Photos]The Civilian Conversation Corps originally constructed the Two Color Guard Station in the 1930s, and was used as crew quarters and bunkhouse. The original building built by the CCC was removed in 1976. A new guard station was built in 1959.

Description

The guard station is more than a cabin in the woods, it's a small lodge. It has a spectacular view from the back porch with a large riparian meadow extending towards Eagle Creek. Inside, the cabin is comfortably furnished with a table and chairs, couches, and enough beds to accommodate twelve people. It is equipped with propane lights, a propane cook stove and oven, refrigerator and heating stove, as well as cookware, place settings and most cooking utensils.

During the summer months, potable water is available in the kitchen, and running water is available in the bathroom for the flush toilet and shower. During the winter, potable water is not available, and visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking and washing. The indoor bathroom is also closed during the winter, and an outhouse is available.

Area Attractions & Activities

[PHOTO and LINK: Photo of Two Color Guard Station and Vicinity - Click for Larger Photos]The cabin is near Main Eagle Trailhead, which is southern portal into the Eagle Cap Wilderness (2 miles away), West Eagle Trailhead for the Eagle Cap Wilderness (7 miles away), Boulder Park Campground (a horse camp 2 miles away), and the Catherine Creek Sno-Park Trail Network.

The spacious yard is great for outdoor activities, and the cabin has a corral large enough for several stock animals. Additional activities include fishing, horse back riding, and snowmobiling. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are prohibited on Wilderness Trails.

Amenities

  • Flush Toilet and Shower (summer)
  • Outhouse (winter)
  • Propane Lights
  • Cook Stove
  • Oven
  • Propane Heater
  • Horse Corral

[PHOTO and LINK: Photo of Two Color Guard Station and Vicinity - Click for Larger Photos]There is an additional area for tent camping in the back yard.

Pets

Pets are welcome but must stay outside.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

From La Grande or Baker City follow State Highway 203 off of Interstate I-84 to Medical Springs. From Medical Springs travel on Forest Service Road (FSR) 67 to FSR 77 and FSR 7755, following signs to Boulder Park (approximately 23 miles). Two Color Guard Station is about 2 miles upstream from the Two Color Campground on the east side of FSR 7755.

Snowmobiles may be necessary for transportation to the guard station during winter months. Call La Grande Ranger District for current access information.

 

 

 

 

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Last Modified: Friday, 14 December 2007 at 17:15:30 EST