Musick Guard Station

Musick Guard Station is a two-story wooden cabin located in Umpqua National Forest at 5,000 feet elevation between Fairview Peak and Grouse Mountain. The interior includes wooden platform beds, a dining table, chairs, and a wood-burning stove, though there is no electricity, running water, or mattresses.

The Civilian Conservation Corps built this station in 1934 to house fire crews patrolling the forests near the Bohemia mining district. It represents one of many forest service structures erected during the Depression era to manage fires and support land stewardship.

The station takes its name from the nearby Musick Mine, which extracted gold during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today, visitors walking here can see how mining history is woven into the forest landscape.

The cabin is available for overnight stays from June to October and offers a rustic forest experience without modern comforts. Visitors should bring warm clothing, their own bedding, and a flashlight, as darkness falls early and heating depends entirely on the wood stove.

The cabin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its importance as a New Deal-era structure. Despite its historical status, it remains fully functional and serves today as a rustic overnight shelter for mountain hikers.

Location: Oregon

Website: https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/umpqua/recarea/?recid=63428

GPS coordinates: 43.58080,-122.64000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03