Allison Guard Station
Allison Guard Station is not currently listed among the Malheur National Forest's available cabin rentals. The cookhouse was previously offered as a public rental from late May through early October, but the facility does not appear on the current USFS rental listings. The station continues to operate as an active fire guard station during summer months.
Red Flag Warning issued July 23 at 8:46PM PDT until July 25 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...WINDY AND BREEZY WITH CRITICAL RH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... The upper level low will eject into the region bringing windy conditions to many of the Cascade Gaps as well as central OR. Humidities both Friday and Saturday will be critical. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains and 700 Central Mountains of Oregon. * TIMING...From 1 PM Friday to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued July 23 at 7:48PM PDT until July 23 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...HIGH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING RISK WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... ... WINDY AND BREEZY WITH CRITICAL RH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... The upper level low offshore will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms across the eastern mountains. Brief heavy downpours, gusty outflow winds in excess of 45 mph, small hail, and frequent lightning will be possible. A strong to briefly severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out into the early evening. Friday the upper level low will eject into the region bringing windy conditions to many of the Cascade Gaps as well as central OR. Humidities both Friday and Saturday will be critical. ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR698... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 698 Southern Blue Mountains. * TIMING...From 1 PM Friday to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms Thursday after 1200. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-45 mph
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Allison Guard Station sits in a remote section of the Ochoco Mountains within Malheur National Forest, approximately 60 miles northwest of Burns, Oregon. The compound consists of eight rustic buildings, including the original 1911 Donnelly Cabin built by ranger E.W. 'Cy' Donnelly, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Civilian Conservation Corps added seven additional structures in 1935. The station remains an active Forest Service facility, housing a twelve-person firefighting crew during summer fire season. The 954-square-foot CCC-era cookhouse was renovated in 2005 and previously operated as a public rental from late May through early October. When available, the cookhouse offered a living room, two furnished bedrooms, a kitchen with refrigerator and propane stove, and an indoor bathroom with shower. Electric lights, hot water, and drinking water were provided. However, Allison Guard Station does not currently appear on the Malheur National Forest's official list of cabin rentals. The forest currently offers five other rental properties: Deer Creek, Murderers Creek, Short Creek, and Sunshine Guard Stations, plus Fall Mountain Lookout.
Directions
From Burns, travel south on Highway 20 through Hines for 4 miles, then turn northwest onto Forest Road 47 for 18 miles to Forest Road 41. Follow Road 41 for 40 miles past Delintment Lake to reach the station.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 575-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Malheur NF Cabin Rentals | |
| Allison Guard Station Wikipedia |
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