Musick Guard Station
Closed indefinitely due to extensive vandalism and property destruction. The facility is unfit for use and requires repairs including historical feature restoration. The closure is expected to extend through the 2026 camping season.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 22 at 3:27PM PDT until July 22 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
At 327 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Belknap Springs, or 34 miles west of Bend, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Belknap Springs. This includes the following highways in Oregon... State Highway 126 from Eugene to McKenzie Bridge between mile markers 54 and 55. State Highway 126 from McKenzie Bridge to the Santiam Highway between mile markers 7 and 19.
Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 1:07AM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along the Cascades and along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, including Fire Weather Zones 617...622...and 623. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. Some stronger storms will contain hail. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy southwest to west winds with lower humidity and unstable conditions will develop each afternoon and evening Thursday through this weekend. Any new fire starts will have the ability to spread rapidly. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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
Musick Guard Station offers a unique glimpse into Oregon's historic mining past. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934, this guard station served as an important fire protection outpost and administrative center for the Bohemia Mining district. The station was named after the nearby Musick Mine, one of the most productive gold mines in the district during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the deep brown two-story cabin nearly blends into the surrounding tall timbers. The main floor features a central room with an adjoining kitchen and bedroom, while the upstairs bunkroom provides additional sleeping quarters. Furnishings include two double wooden platform beds and four bunk beds. The kitchen is equipped with a wood cook stove and oven for cooking and heat. Guests must bring their own mattresses or sleeping pads, kitchen utensils, firewood, and most importantly, all drinking water as none is available on site. A vault toilet is located outside the cabin. The surrounding landscape features rugged summits reaching 6,000 feet elevation with steep slopes covered in fir, spruce, and hemlock. Nearby Bohemia Mountain Trail leads to dramatic Cascade Range views, and the historic Musick Mine provides an interesting side trip for history enthusiasts.
Directions
From Cottage Grove, OR, travel east on Row River Road 2400 for 19 miles to Brice Creek Road 2470. Keep right and continue on Brice Creek Road for 12 miles to Noonday Road 2212. Turn right on Forest Road 2212 and continue for 8.8 miles to Sharps Creek Road 2460. Keep left and travel 0.6 miles to the gated entrance on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 767-5000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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