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.
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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Fall Creek Falls Trailhead and Trail Closure - May 27
Danger tree work will be occurring on National Forest Service Road 4710 and will impact Fall Creek Falls Trail. Fall Creek Falls Trail will be closed for one full day on May 27.We appreciate your patience as we work to improve Forest infrastructure.
Steamboat Road Closures and Delays
To inform a design for a future project on National Forest System Road 38, Steamboat Road, a geotechnical investigation will begin May 19 with work continuing through May 28. This involves a truck mounted drill rig setting up along the road to extract soil and rock samples below the roadway.Delays…
National Forest Service Road 1758-161 and Hardesty Way Trail Construction
Road and trail work is occurring on National Forest Service Road 1758-161 and Hardesty Way Trail on the Cottage Grove Ranger District. Work is expected to continue until the end of May 2026.
Forest-operated Developed Recreation are No Longer Accepting Cash or Check
All Forest-operated developed recreation sites will no longer accept cash or check. Scan & Pay will be available at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, and picnic day use areas across the Forest. How will this impact how you recreate in summer 2026? With limited…
Umpqua Hot Springs Rules and Regulations
The area of the Umpqua Hot Springs is designated day-use only. Prohibited actions in or around the Umpqua Hot Springs include:Being in the area after sundown or before sunriseCampingParking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions
14-Day Stay Limit Across Umpqua National Forest
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 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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