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GOTCHEN GUARD STATION RENTAL

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Open mid-April through October depending on snow levels. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. Winter access may require skis, snowmobile, or snowshoes. Contact the Mt. Adams Ranger District at (509) 395-3402 before arrival to check current conditions.

Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 8th, 7:36 PM — August 10th, 11:30 AM

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 5th, 2:33 PM — August 12th, 5:00 AM

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 3rd, 12:05 PM — August 10th, 12:15 PM

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

About

Built in 1909, the Gotchen Creek Guard Station is the oldest historic structure in Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the only building constructed during the administration of Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The cabin sleeps up to 6 people in double bunk beds split between the main room and a separate bunkhouse. Amenities include propane heat (disabled during July and August), a propane stove, propane refrigerator, pots, pans, dishes, cooking utensils, and two battery-operated lanterns. A vault toilet is located approximately 20 yards from the cabin. There is no potable water, electricity, or running water on site. The guard station sits near the base of Mt. Adams at 12,276 feet, offering access to hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, skiing, and snowshoeing. Winter access depends on snow levels and may require skis, snowmobile, or snowshoes from Pineside or Snow King Sno-Parks.

Directions

From Trout Lake, WA, head toward Pineside Sno-Park on Mt. Adams Recreation Highway. Take Forest Road 8225 to the junction with Forest Road 8225060. The cabin is 150 yards on the left. In winter, access from Snow King Sno-Park is 3.5 miles via Lava Loop/Pipeline Loop to FS 181 to FS 8225, or 3.4 miles uphill from Pineside Sno-Park on FS 8225.

Nearby Campgrounds

Morrison Creek Campground 0.6mi Mt. Adams Horse Camp 4.8mi Trout Lake Creek Campground 6.5mi Killen Creek Campground 12mi Takhlakh Lake Campground 12mi Atkisson Group Camp 12mi Keenes Horsecamp 13mi Mountain View Group Campground 10mi Horseshoe Lake Campground 13mi

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed No
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed No
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $85

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (509) 395-3402

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

Recreation.gov Gotchen Guard Station
USFS Gotchen Creek Guard Station

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