Raddue Guard Station
Not currently available for public reservation. The facility is not listed on Recreation.gov or official USFS cabin rental pages for Malheur National Forest.
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.…
Stancliff Bridge FSR31 Closure for Repair
This Closure is necessary to facilitate emergency repairs to roads and bridges within the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. Road maintenance on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District will commence on Monday, April 20, 2026. The Stancliff bridge must be closed to protect the public during the repair…
Magone Trail Closure Continuation 2026
Due to precommercial thinning operations that are planned around Magone Bike trail paths, for the safety of the public these trails need to be closed to the public while falling activities take place. Trails and Trailheads affected:Porcupine Springs #5089Phlo #5091Pumphouse #5091
14 Day Stay Limit
Prohibition of Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period. 36 CFR § 261.58(a)
About
Raddue Guard Station is identified as a historic USFS lookout/cabin facility situated in the Malheur National Forest in Grant County, Oregon. Forest Service guard stations were typically built in the 1920s-1930s to house fire patrols and project crews at remote forest locations before modern road networks made daily commutes feasible. The Malheur National Forest currently offers five historic structures for public rental through Recreation.gov: Deer Creek Guard Station, Murderers Creek Guard Station, Short Creek Guard Station, Sunshine Guard Station, and Fall Mountain Lookout. Raddue Guard Station is not among these publicly available facilities, suggesting it may serve administrative purposes or is otherwise not open for public reservation. The forest encompasses 1.7 million acres in Oregon's Blue Mountains, with elevations ranging from 4,000 feet to 9,038 feet at Strawberry Mountain. The area is characterized by ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, high desert grasslands, and serves as the headwaters for the John Day River System.
Directions
Murderers Creek Guard Station is located in the heart of the Malheur National Forest, approximately 32 miles from the town of John Day, Oregon. Access is via vehicle on forest roads through timbered and meadow landscapes. Travelers should prepare for mountainous terrain and changing road conditions, especially outside of summer months.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 575-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Malheur NF Cabin Rentals | |
| Malheur NF on Recreation.gov |
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