Wenatchee Guard Station
The guard station is available for rent year-round via Recreation.gov. Road access by automobile typically runs from mid-June through late October, weather dependent. Winter access requires snowmobile, cross-country skis, or snowshoes. Refunds are not authorized for weather-related inaccessibility. Guests must call the Pomeroy Ranger District at least three business days before arrival to receive the cabin combination lock code.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 12:57PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
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.
About
Wenatchee Guard Station offers a peaceful retreat on a high plateau in the Umatilla National Forest, approximately 37 miles southeast of Pomeroy, Washington. Built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this white single-story wood cabin replaced an earlier 1927 log structure used as a Forest Guard Camp since the 1910s. The cabin sits at 5,457 feet elevation in a grassy clearing surrounded by mixed conifers, providing sweeping views of the northern Blue Mountains and Grouse Flats. The cabin features a living room, kitchen, and bedroom, furnished with two single beds, a futon with mattress, table, and chairs. Propane powers the heater, lights, refrigerator, and combination oven/stove. Guests must bring their own bedding, cooking utensils, and drinking water as there is no potable water on-site. A vault toilet outhouse is located nearby. Dogs and horses are welcome; horses can be tethered behind the cabin though no corral exists. The area attracts horseback riders and hikers in summer, with access to trails along Wenatchee Creek Canyon and opportunities for berry and mushroom picking. In winter, groomed trails draw cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. Wildlife includes Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and numerous bird species including wild turkeys, hawks, and screech owls.
Directions
From Pomeroy, WA, take 15th Street south (becomes Peola Road at city limits) for approximately 15 miles to the forest boundary where pavement ends. Continue on Forest Road 40 for 17 miles to Misery Junction. Take FR 44 east for 3 miles, then FR 43 east for approximately 3 miles. The guard station is on the left. Winter access from Clarkston: travel south on Highway 129 toward Asotin, turn right before Asotin at the bridge onto County Road 105 to Cloverland, continue past Cloverland to the Sno-Park, then travel by snowmobile or ski southwest on FR 43 to FR 4304 junction (about 3 miles), turn right on FR 43 for 0.25 mile to the guard station. A Washington State Sno-Park permit is required for winter parking.
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 (509) 843-1891 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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