Imnaha Guard Station
The cabin opens for the 2026 season on May 15. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Wheeled-vehicle access is possible only from late spring through early fall, depending on snow conditions. The nearby Imnaha Campground remains closed for the season.
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:08PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
About
Imnaha Guard Station is a historic cabin rental nestled in Oregon's Cascade Range at an elevation of 3,800 feet. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this rustic retreat offers a remote escape surrounded by old-growth Douglas-fir, white fir, incense cedar, and ponderosa pine. A notably large 300-year-old Douglas-fir, known as "The Big Tree," towers above the forest canopy nearby. The cabin features a pine-paneled living room with a lava-rock fireplace, a bedroom with a queen-size bed and dresser, a kitchen with sink, refrigerator, propane stove, and countertop, and a bathroom with flush toilet and heated shower. Potable water is available from the faucet. There is no indoor electricity, so guests must bring lanterns or flashlights. Firewood is provided, though supply is not guaranteed. Guests should bring their own cookware, utensils, dishes, sleeping bags, and towels. Imnaha Springs, featuring crystal-clear ice-cold water flowing through yellow monkey flowers and moss, is accessible via a short trail behind the cabin. Popular activities include hiking and birdwatching, with nuthatches, chickadees, Steller's jays, and pileated woodpeckers commonly seen and heard. Sky Lakes Wilderness is a short drive away, accessible from Blue Canyon and Alta Lake Trailheads.
Directions
From Butte Falls, drive east on Butte Falls-Fish Lake Highway (County Road 821). Less than a mile from town, turn left onto Butte Falls-Prospect Highway (County Road 992) and travel north 9 miles to Forest Road 34. Turn right, go 8 miles on FR 34 to its junction with Forest Road 37. Travel north/northeast on FR 37 for 4.5 miles to the Imnaha Campground turnoff and continue through the campground to find the cabin.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 560-3400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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