Store Gulch Guard Station
Open — The historic guard station is viewable from Illinois River Road year-round. Adjacent Store Gulch Picnic Site and Campground are typically accessible when road conditions permit, though services may be limited in winter.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County, visibility under 1/4 mile in dense freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, decreased air quality will likely continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...For the Freezing Fog Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory, within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, valleys in eastern Curry and Josephine County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces.
Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 19 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County, visibility under 1/4 mile in dense freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, decreased air quality will likely continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...For the Freezing Fog Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory, within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, valleys in eastern Curry and Josephine County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces.
About
Store Gulch Guard Station is a historic Civilian Conservation Corps guard station constructed in 1929, representing an outstanding example of CCC-era Forest Service architecture in the Pacific Northwest. The structure is located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River in southwestern Oregon's Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The guard station sits directly across Illinois River Road from the Store Gulch Picnic Site, approximately 9 miles west of Selma, Oregon. The picnic area offers spectacular views of the Illinois River and includes a steep quarter-mile trail winding down to the river. Basic facilities at the picnic site include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, though no drinking water is available. Store Gulch Campground, a small developed campground with 4 standard sites and 2 walk-in sites, is located just past the guard station. The area provides access to the Illinois River corridor for fishing, hiking, and river recreation. Visitors should be prepared to bring their own water and pack out all trash, as no water or garbage services are provided at this remote location.
Directions
From Selma, Oregon, drive approximately 9 miles west on Illinois River Road (Forest Road 4103). The guard station is located on the right side of the road, directly across from the Store Gulch Picnic Site.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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