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. 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.…
Forest-operated Developed Recreation Areas Going Cashless April 1
Starting April 1, 2026, all Forest-operated developed recreation sites will have cashless collections and no longer accept cash or check. A new Scan & Pay feature will occur at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, and picnic day use areas across the Forest. How will…
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.
Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 20 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane Counties.
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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