Murderer's Creek Guard Station
Murderer’s Creek was named in the 1860s, or so the story goes, after a party of eight prospectors who were exploring its banks were murdered.
This place is nice retreat for a couple or individual and a fun opportunity to imagine the life of the early day Forest rangers! This historic Guard Station is one of the oldest standing buildings on the Malheur National Forest. Setting just off of Forest Road 21 this cabin affords great access to local trails, bird watching, hunting and many more outdoor adventures. Within a few miles of the guard station visitors can enjoy hiking opportunities at the Cedar Grove Botanical Area, Fields Peak Trail #212, McClellan Mountain Trail #216 and Riley Creek Trail #216A.
The rental itself includes a one-room cabin and a vault toilet. The cabin is equipped with a cook stove, lights, refrigerator and heat stove that all use propane. It is furnished with a table and chairs, and features tableware and cookware. There is also an old garage building and room to park an RV in the driveway. The cabin itself only sleeps 2 on a futon bed. There is no water on site; visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing.
General Information
- No smoking
- Pets are welcome
- There is room for one RV to park in the driveway
Amenities
- Vault Toilet
- Propane lights
- Propane heater
- Propane refrigerator
- Propane cook stove
- Propane Heat Stove
May 6 - November 15
Check in time is 4 pm and check out is 12 pm.
Overnight Use:
$50 per night (up to 2 people)
$50 per night per group, with a maximum of two occupants in the cabin. the rental fee also allows parking for one RV in the driveway. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of guard station.
To make reservations phone 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.
Address: 431 Patterson Bridge Road John Day, OR 97845
Phone: (541) 575-3000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.malpubinfo@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.261286
Longitude: -119.2757
Directions
From John Day, OR., travel approximately 18 miles west on US Highway 26 to the junction with Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21, 12 miles to the Guard Station.
Parking
Room for one RV to park in the driveway
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
