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LOSTINE GUARD STATION

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Lostine Guard Station is an administrative Forest Service facility and is not available for public overnight rental. The nearby Canyon Forest Campground operates from late May through early October.

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

3:24 PM — July 21st, 3:30 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:46PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

1:46 PM — July 22nd, 9:00 AM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:14PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

1:14 PM — July 21st, 1:15 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Air Quality Advisory, stagnant air conditions will trap smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * 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 http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

About

Lostine Guard Station is a historic U.S. Forest Service administrative facility situated along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest of northeastern Oregon. Located approximately 12 miles south of the town of Lostine via Lostine River Road (Forest Road 8210), the station sits at roughly 4,970 feet elevation in a forested setting of fir and pine trees. The guard station serves as an operational facility for Forest Service personnel managing the Lostine Canyon corridor and provides seasonal water access for visitors to nearby developed campgrounds such as Canyon Forest Campground, which is located directly across the road. This area is a popular staging point for backcountry trips into the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon's largest designated wilderness area. Unlike other guard stations in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest such as Anthony Lakes, Antlers, Two Color, and Peavy Cabin, Lostine Guard Station is not available for public rental through Recreation.gov and appears to remain in administrative use.

Directions

From Enterprise, Oregon, take Highway 82 northwest to Lostine. Continue south on Lostine River Road for 7 miles to the forest boundary where it becomes Forest Road 8210. Continue approximately 3.5 more miles up the canyon. The guard station is located across from Canyon Forest Campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed
Toilets
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed
Showers
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (541) 426-5546

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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