Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Umpqua National Forest · Cottage Grove, OR

Musick Guard Station

Musick Guard Station is located in a remote setting in southwestern Oregon, offering visitors a glimpse into a historic mining community in Umpqua National Forest. Situated atop a narrow forested ridge between Fairview Peak and Grouse Mountain, the guard station and outbuildings were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 to provide fire protection to the Bohemia Mining district. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Musick Guard Station became an important public contact point and administrative center for the Forest Service. Later it was used as summer barracks for trail crews and firefighting crews.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 site15 ft maxPets okFires ok
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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 25 mi away · 158 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
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Site mix

Cabins1
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Site guide

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SiteSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
C01GravelFull10 / 3Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length15 ft
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The main floor of the two-story guard station features a central room with an adjoining kitchen and bedroom. The upstairs bunkroom provides additional sleeping quarters. It is furnished with two double wooden platform beds and four bunk beds without mattresses, a table with chairs, a wood stove for heat, and wood cook stove and oven. Outside, a picnic table, campfire ring, and vault toilet are provided. An area for pitching a tent is also on site. There is no refrigerator, water or electricity available at the site. Guests must bring water necessary for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests must also bring a lantern or other reliable light source, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, toilet paper, first aid kit and garbage bags. Firewood may be available, however the supply cannot be guaranteed, and guests are encouraged to bring their own.

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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Musick Guard Station30°40°50°60°70°January: 6.23 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowFebruary: 4.57 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowMarch: 5.01 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowApril: 4.26 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowMay: 3.23 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.95 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.53 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 6.66 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowDecember: 7.54 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.6°F averageFebruary: 40.7°F averageMarch: 44.3°F averageApril: 48.3°F averageMay: 54.2°F averageJune: 59.1°F averageJuly: 65.4°F averageAugust: 65.5°F averageSeptember: 60.7°F averageOctober: 51.3°F averageNovember: 42.1°F averageDecember: 37.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Oakridge Fish Hatchery, 15 miles from the campground at 1,275 feet, station USC00356213 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 5 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Interstate 5 in Oregon take the Cottage Grove exit 174. Take Row River Road 2400 east for 19 miles to Brice Creek Road #2470. Keep right and continue on Brice Creek Road for 12 miles to Noonday Road 2212. Turn right and travel for 8.8 miles to Champion Saddle.

Nearest townCottage Grove, Oregon
Coordinates43.5810° N, 122.6418° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    25 mi from the campground · 158 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗30.1 mi
Dump stationThe RV Store ↗35.8 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗39.5 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Visitors may want to take some time to visit nearby Crater Lake National Park for a glimpse into the area's fascinating geological and cultural history.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Champion Sluice
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Bohemia Mountain
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    Fairview Creek
    3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    Nfst-2212908
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.9 mi
    Hardscrabble Ridge
    2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.9 mi
    Nfst-2460451
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Umpqua National Forest begins about 2.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Musick Guard Station is surrounded by rugged summits up to 6,000 feet in elevation, and steep, heavily forested slopes of fir, spruce and hemlock. Nearby Fairview Peak, located in the heart of the Bohemia Mining District at an elevation of 5,933 feet, provides an excellent panoramic view of the surrounding area. On a clear day, the Cascade Range peaks can be viewed from Mt. Hood to the north and Mount McLoughlin to the south. Large mammals such as elk, deer, black bear, and cougar, as well as the smaller residents like squirrels, fox, raccoons and bats, are supported by the area's diverse forest habitats. - Learn more about bear safety.

Recreation

For hiking and sightseeing, the nearby Bohemia Mountain Trail leads up a steep grade to the rocky summit of Bohemia Mountain, the highest point on the Cottage Grove Ranger District. Just east of the summit along a ridgeline hikers will be treated to dramatic views of the Cascade mountains and a wildflowers blooming along rocky outcrops and bluffs in late June through early August. For history buffs and fortune seekers, Musick Mine, one of the most productive gold mines in the district during the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, is a point of interest not to be overlooked. The area is named after James "Bohemia" Johnson, a mountaineer and prospector, who discovered gold-bearing quartz in 1863. The discovery created much short-lived excitement in the valley, but settlers soon realized the gold had to be extracted from the rock by machinery, not panned from the many streambeds, and by 1910 most of the ore had been removed. Some mining continues today.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Musick Guard Station?

Sites at Musick Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Musick Guard Station?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Musick Guard Station have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Musick Guard Station?

The longest site here provides 15 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Musick Guard Station?

Yes, pets are allowed at Musick Guard Station. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Musick Guard Station?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Musick Guard Station?

For hiking and sightseeing, the nearby Bohemia Mountain Trail leads up a steep grade to the rocky summit of Bohemia Mountain, the highest point on the Cottage Grove Ranger District. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Musick Guard Station?

Cottage Grove, Oregon. Visitors may want to take some time to visit nearby Crater Lake National Park for a glimpse into the area's fascinating geological and cultural history.

Source: Getting there

What if Musick Guard Station is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Mineral Camp (3.6 mi, first-come), Lund Park Campground (5.2 mi), and Cedar Creek Campground (7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby