Suiattle Guard Station
The Suiattle River and surrounding old growth forest and mountain peaks provide a serene backdrop to the Suiattle Guard Station. The charming log cabin sits on a gently sloping lawn at the edge of the forest and offers visitors a tranquil, remote spot to spend the night.
Guard Station History
The Suiattle (pronounced "Sue-attle") Guard Station is located in the Suiattle River drainage. In 1913, Tommy Thompson was the Assistant Ranger of the Suiattle-Finney District. As a ranger, one of his tasks was to construct his own station. He used hand-split shakes and log construction to supplement purchased building materials. Because of budget limitations, the Forest Service often relied upon rangers to construct their own stations. Construction details on the Suiattle Guard Station, such as the half-dovetail notching, is a tribute to Ranger Thompson`s craftsmanship. As a testament, the cabin survives to this day as one of the two oldest administrative buildings in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The Suiattle Guard Station was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
More information and reservations at www.recreation.gov.
General Information
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- No smoking.
- Pets allowed.
$125 per night per group for a maximum of four people in the cabin. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the guard station. Visit recreation.gov for information and reservations.
Address: 1405 Emens Avenue North Darrington, WA 98241
Phone: (360) 436-1155
Hours: Office will be closed July 10, 11, 16 and 17; Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 48.26267
Longitude: -121.31965
Directions
The Guard Station is located approximately 26 miles northeast of Darrington. Travel northeast on Highway 530 about 7 miles from Darrington and turn right (east) onto Forest Service Road 26, a gravel road also called Suiattle River Road. The cabin is located about 19 miles out FS Road 26.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.