Whisky Camp Guard Station
Open year-round via Recreation.gov reservations. Winter access may require snowmobiling, skiing, or snowshoeing up to 5 miles one-way depending on snow conditions. 4WD vehicle recommended. The facility no longer accepts cash.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:22AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday for eastern Douglas County...mainly for areas in the south Umpqua River valley near Tiller and the Umpqua National Forest east of Steamboat. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
About
Whisky Camp Guard Station offers a unique opportunity to experience the life of a U.S. Forest Service fire guard before modern roads and aerial fire detection. This compact, red-planked, cedar-roofed two-room cabin sits at 3,800 feet in the Tiller Ranger District, tucked beneath a dense forest canopy that lets occasional shafts of sunlight break through. The cabin is equipped with two single beds and two roll-out single beds with foam mattresses. Propane powers the wall heater, lights, cook stove with oven, and refrigerator. Outside, you'll find picnic tables, a campfire ring, outdoor grill, tent camping area, and a vault toilet. There is no water on site; potable water is available at Tiller Ranger Station, approximately 45 minutes away. The Bunchgrass, Elkhorn, and Beaver Creek trails depart directly from Whisky Camp for hiking, horseback riding, or mountain biking. Wildlife in the area includes elk, deer, black bear, and cougar. Crater Lake National Park and the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway are within driving distance.
Directions
From Canyonville, take West 1st Street and turn onto SE 3rd St/OR-227. Continue approximately 23 miles to Tiller. Turn left onto Douglas County Road 46 just before the bridge crossing the South Umpqua River. Take County Road 46 for 5 miles to the Jackson Creek/FS Road 29 turnoff. Turn right onto FS Road 29 and drive 9.7 miles to FS Road 2925. Turn right onto FS Road 2925, cross the bridge over Jackson Creek, and follow for 6.4 miles to FS Road 3114-600 (do not take the earlier left onto FS Road 2925-600). Turn right onto FS Road 3114-600 and follow 1.4 miles to a locked gate on your left leading to spur Road 3114-645 and Whisky Camp. Use your combination to enter.
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 | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 825-3100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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