Imnaha Guard Station

Imnaha Guard Station is a historic ranger station in Rogue River National Forest, Oregon, built with traditional wood-frame architecture and dark brown shingles. The property includes several outbuildings such as a garage, barn for forest operations, and a fenced horse corral.

The station was built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a work program focused on forest restoration. It was recognized as a significant example of forest service architecture and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

The station reflects how forest rangers lived and worked in remote areas during the early twentieth century. Visitors can see the practical arrangement of spaces designed for firefighters stationed far from towns.

The station is accessible from mid-May through mid-October and can accommodate up to six visitors. The location provides access to hiking trails that connect to the wider Pacific Crest Trail system.

The station was strategically positioned in a remote mountain area to monitor and fight wildfires across the surrounding forest. The grounds still show the practical infrastructure needed to support rangers and horses for extended patrols in this isolated terrain.

Location: Jackson County

GPS coordinates: 42.70420,-122.33100

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04