Recreation Region: Wallowa Mountains/ Eagle Cap Area

Two Color Guard Station

Two Color Guard Station, is a large cabin nestled along Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek below the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Surrounded by rugged mountains, the cabin has a spectacular view from the back porch with a large riparian meadow extending towards the creek. Located nearby is the Two Color Campground.

Inside, the cabin is comfortably furnished with a table and chairs, couches, and enough beds to accommodate twelve people. It is equipped with propane lights, a propane cook stove and oven, refrigerator and heating stove, as well as cookware, place settings and most cooking utensils. Water is currently unavailable so visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing.

History

The Civilian Conversation Corps originally constructed the Two-Color Guard Station in the 1930s and was used as crew quarters and bunkhouse. The original building built by the CCC was removed in 1976. A new guard station was built in 1959.

General Information

No smoking inside of the cabin
Pets are welcome but must remain outside
There is additional room for limited tent camping

Amenities

No water
Vault toilet
Propane Lights
Cook Stove
Oven
Propane Heater
Horse Corral

June

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site.

No smoking inside of the cabin
Pets are welcome but must remain outside
Additonal use RVs, tents and trailers must be within the capacity of the cabin and site useage. Guest camping at the site is not allowed.

Other restrictions are found at www.Rec.gov

Overnight Use:
Group Site: $80 per night (1-6 people); $100 per night (7-12 people)

* Fee $80/night *7 - max people $20

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.0501111

Longitude: -117.434756

Elevation

4830

Directions

From Baker City, Oregon head north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 298; turn right off interstate to State 203 Highway and travel 18 miles to Big Creek Road at Medical Springs; In Medical Springs turn right on Big Creek Road and go 1.5 miles to Forest Road 67 and turn left; Travel on Forest Road 67 for about 14 miles to Foerst Road 77; Turn left on Forest Road 77 for 0.5 miles and then turn right onto Forest Road 7755 to go up Eagle Creek; Travel about 1.5 miles on Forest Road 7755; The entrance to the cabin is on your right.

From La Grande, Oregon go approximately 25 miles southeast on Oregon State 203 to Medical Springs; In Medical Springs turn left on Big Creek Road and go 1.5 miles to Forest Road 67 and turn left; Travel on Forest Road 67 for about 14 miles to Forest Road 77; Turn left on Forest Road 77 for 1.5 miles and then turn right onto Forest Road 7755 to go up Eagle Creek; Travel about 0.5 miles on Forest Road 7755; The entrance to the cabin is on your right.