Antlers Guard Station Cabin
Closed — Closed for the season. Reservations required via Recreation.gov; walk-ups not accepted. Maximum 7-night stay with 6-person capacity. During winter, County Road 529/535 is intermittently plowed and high clearance vehicles, chains, or shovels are recommended.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Forest Order: HCNRA Fire Closure Order
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Landswithin the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a ¼ mile of the Snake
Forest Order: Anthony Lakes Over-the-Snow and Wheeled Vehicles
Prohibitions on vehicle use off road in areas around Anthony Lakes.
Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit
Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.
Forest Order: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Domestic Sheep and Goats
Prohibitions on possessing, storing, or transporting any domestic sheep or goat in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 12:21PM MST until January 1 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will trap pollutants in the valleys. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST /9 AM PST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
About
Antlers Guard Station was built in 1935 for fire crews who patrolled the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest when forest roads were not well developed and crews needed to stay where they worked. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this historic structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 and now serves as a rental cabin for visitors seeking a rustic getaway with basic modern comforts. The cabin features two small rooms: a combined bedroom and living room furnished with a double futon and two sets of bunk beds sleeping 6 people comfortably, and a kitchen with table, chairs, and propane appliances including a cook stove, refrigerator, and oven. Propane lights and a propane fireplace provide lighting and heating. Cooking and eating utensils are provided. A vault toilet and garage are located near the cabin, and water is available from an outside hand pump. The site includes a fire ring and picnic table for outdoor dining. Situated at 4,107 feet elevation on the west bank of the North Fork Burnt River, the cabin is surrounded by ponderosa pine forest. The area is popular with rock hounds, botanists, hikers, mountain bikers, hunters, and ATV riders. Anglers can fish for trout in the North Fork Burnt River. The historic Whitney ghost town, once home to railway and sawmill workers until its decline around 1918, is located 2 miles away with several long-abandoned buildings still standing. Rattlesnakes, mountain lions, and black bears inhabit the area.
Directions
From Baker City: take State Highway 7 south approximately 38 miles to County Road 529. Turn south at the old Whitney town site. Follow County 529 approximately 2 miles along the North Fork of the Burnt River to the cabin on your left. Driving time from Baker City is one hour. From Unity: go northwest 2 miles toward John Day on Highway 26. Turn right (north) on State Road 245 past Unity Reservoir. Approximately 2 miles past the reservoir, turn left (north) on County Road 535 (which becomes County Road 529) and go 18 miles to the Antlers Guard Station on your right. Driving time from Unity is approximately 45 minutes.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $105 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| campgrounds@anthonylakes.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 519-3993 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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