Musick Guard Station
Closed — Closed through the 2025 camping season due to extensive vandalism and damage requiring repairs. Typically open mid-June or early July through October when not closed for repairs, depending on snow accumulation.
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.
Forest Road Closures and Delays
ClosedOn the Diamond Lake District, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 3401, or the road to the Umpqua Hot Springs, is closed just past the junction of NFSRs 34 and 3401. Visitors wanting to soak in the Umpqua Hot Springs should plan to hike, snowshoe, or ski the last 2.5 miles.
ORDER NO. 06-15-03-26-01 Umpqua Hot Springs Winter Road Closure
Starting January 6, 2026, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 3401, or the road to the Umpqua Hot Springs, will close due to the incoming winter storm. The closed gate is located on the Diamond Lake Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest just past the junction of NFSRs 34 and 3401.
Trail Closures or Alerts
Umpqua Hot Springs TrailNational Forest System Road (NFSR) 3401, or the road to the Umpqua Hot Springs, is closed just past the junction of NFSRs 34 and 3401. Visitors wanting to soak in the Umpqua Hot Springs should plan to hike, snowshoe, or ski the last 2.5 miles.
Order No. 06-15-03-24-03 - Hot Springs Regulations
PROHIBITIONS, in the area marked in the map or Exhibit A.1.Being in the area after sundown and before sunrise. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(l).2.Camping. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).3.Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 36 C.F.R § 261.58(g).
Order No. 06-15-25-01 - Stay Limit of 14 Days
Camping within a five-mile radius for longer than 14 days and staying longer than 28 calendar days in a given year is prohibited.
About
Musick Guard Station is a historic two-story cabin constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 to provide fire protection to the Bohemia Mining District. Named after the nearby Musick Mine, a major gold producer in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the guard station served as an important Forest Service contact point and administrative center before later becoming summer barracks for trail and firefighting crews. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the facility sits atop a narrow forested ridge between Fairview Peak and Grouse Mountain, surrounded by rugged summits up to 6,000 feet and steep slopes of fir, spruce, and hemlock. The rustic cabin features a main floor with central room, kitchen, and bedroom, plus an upstairs bunkroom. It's furnished with two double platform beds and four bunk beds without mattresses, a wood cook stove and oven for heat, and basic furniture. Outside amenities include a picnic table, campfire ring, vault toilet, and tent camping area. The remote location offers access to the Bohemia Mountain Trail with dramatic Cascade views and wildflowers in late June through August, plus exploration of historic mining sites including Musick Mine and Bohemia City ruins.
Directions
From Interstate 5 take Cottage Grove exit 174. Travel east on Row River Road 2400 for 19 miles to Brice Creek Road 2470. Keep right and continue 12 miles to Noonday Road 2212. Turn right and travel 8.8 miles to Champion Saddle. Keep left on Sharps Creek Road 2460 for 0.4 miles to gated Road 2460-480 on the right. The guard station is 100 yards up this road.
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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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