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.
Active Alerts
Reservations
Make Reservations HereVisit recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777 for fee and reservation information, open season dates, and first-come first-serve availability.
General Information
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- All developed site regulations apply.
- Dogs must be on leash
- Campfires in developed rings only
- Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
- Fireworks are prohibited
- Stay limit is 14 days
- No smoking
- Maximum of four overnight visitors in the cabin
$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.
Address: 1405 Emens Avenue North Darrington, WA 98241
Phone: (360) 436-1155
Hours: Starting October 2: Open Monday and Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm for lunch. Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 48.26267
Longitude: -121.31965
Elevation
1,120 feet
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 Forest Road 26.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Drinking water is not available. Guests must bring enough water for drinking and cooking. There is an outside spigot located behind the cabin, but it’s wash water only/non-potable.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
three picnic tables on-site
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.