Murderers Creek Guard Station

Murderers Creek Guard Station

The Murderers Creek Guard Station location is in Prairie City, Oregon
97869. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.

If you have any questions about the Murderers Creek Guard Station facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.

Address
Prairie City Ranger District: 327 Sw Front Street, P.O. Box 337

Prairie City
Oregon
97869

Phone number
541-820-3800

Email

Campground information Prairie City, Oregon

Overview

Murderer’s Creek Guard Station is in the heart of the Malheur National Forest, in central Oregon. It makes an excellent base camp for back country recreating, and is a cozy retreat for a couple and a fun opportunity to imagine the life of the early day forest rangers. The historic guard station is one of the oldest standing buildings in the forest.

The cabin contains some modern amenities and can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Viewing wildlife and birds is popular in the area, as is hunting not far from the facility.

Guests can hike area trails, explore the Cedar Grove Botanical Area and fish Murderer’s Creek and South Fork John Day, though area creeks run dry toward summer’s end.

Facilities

The one-room “studio” cabin is equipped with a futon that folds down into a full (double) bed. It has a table and chairs, a propane cook stove, propane refrigerator and propane heater inside the cabin. Basic cooking pots, utensils and tableware are also provided.

There is a garage building and room to park an RV in the adjacent driveway. A newer style vault toilet is located outside.

Guests will need to bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as bedding, flashlights or a lantern for emergencies, a first aid kit, towels, garbage bags and dish soap, among other necessities. Guests will need to clean the cabin and carry out all trash before leaving.

Natural Features

The guard station is located approximately 32 miles from the town of John Day. It sits at an elevation of about 5,000 feet. The facility was built in 1913 and was originally used as a fire guard station. It was in use by Forest Service officials until the late 1990s.

Murderer’s Creek, a small creek that runs east and west along the southern base of Aldrich Mountain, is nearby the cabin. The guard station is surrounded by open meadows and timbered areas of ponderosa pine and mixed conifer. Abundant wildflowers dot the Cedar Grove Botanical Area, a 26-acre cedar grove on the northeast slope of Aldrich Mountain.

The area is known for its wild horses, which coexist with mule deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, bear, cougar, and myriad smaller forest animals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie City Ranger District: 327 Sw Front Street, P.O. Box 337 Prairie City, OR

How do I make a reservation with Murderers Creek Guard Station?

To make reservations at Murderers Creek Guard Station, you can call the office at 541-820-3800.

The nearest town, Dayville, is about 30 miles away.

Where is Murderers Creek Guard Station located?

The Murderers Creek Guard Station is located at Prairie City Ranger District: 327 Sw Front Street, P.O. Box 337 in Prairie City,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.

Does Murderers Creek Guard Station have tent or RV camping?

Murderers Creek Guard Station offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 541-820-3800 to make sure things haven’t changed.

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