Two Color Guard Station
The Civilian Conservation Corps originally constructed the Two Color Guard Station in the 1930s for use as crew quarters and bunkhouse. The original building was removed in 1976. The current guard station was built in 1959. Two Color Guard Station is open June through October. Guests can drive to it except after significant snowfall, when it's only accessible by snowmobile. Guests staying in the later part of the season are encouraged to bring extra supplies to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | Gravel | Full | 12 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | Cabin rate is $80 per night for the first 6 people, and $100 per night for 7 to 12 people. |
| Accessibility | Site 001 is listed accessible |
The cabin is comfortably furnished with a table and chairs, couches, and enough beds to accommodate 12 people. Bedding and linens are not provided. Other amenities include propane lights, a propane cook stove and oven, refrigerator and heating stove. Cookware, place settings and most cooking utensils are provided. Outside the cabin is a picnic table and a corral large enough for several stock animals. The outside vault toilet is accessible. Guests need to bring garbage bags for packing out trash, and the cabin must be cleaned before leaving. Bedding, towels, dish soap and emergency items like flashlights and first aid kits are not provided. The price listed is per night with a maximum of 6 occupants. An additional fee of $20.00 per night is charged for occupants ranging from 7 to the maximum of 12 people. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the guard station.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From La Grande, Oregon: travel east on Highway 203 to Union. From Union, follow Highway 203 to Medical Springs. Go straight through Medical Springs and take County Road 71 until it turns into Forest Service Road (FSR) 67. Follow until you reach the FSR 77 junction. Take FSR 77 and turn left on the FSR 7755 junction.
| Nearest town | La Grande, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.0503° N, 117.4356° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Water is not available, and guests must bring plenty for drinking, cooking and washing.
Fire nearby
- WildfireMccully
44 mi from the campground · 13,604 acres · 91% contained
- PrescribedStarvation 11A Rx
46 mi from the campground · 719 acres
- PrescribedBird Track 610/607A Rx
46 mi from the campground · 141 acres
- PrescribedBirdtrack 621 Broadcast Rx
47 mi from the campground · 377 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 23.2 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
Within 10 miles there are opportunities for berry picking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and hunting.
- 2.7 miWest Eagle Meadows Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.2 miGold King Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.9 miMain Eagle Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest
- 2.7 miWest Eagle Meadows Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season May
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
This campground sits inside Eagle Cap Wilderness, which overlaps Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
- inEagle Cap Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 355,553 acres
- inWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Cornucopia JailhouseBuilding · Cornucopia · 12 mi
Natural features
Outside the cabin, the crystal clear waters of the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek work their way through the mountains to the valley floor in a series of small waterfalls and whitewater rapids. The landscape features subalpine firs and white bark pine as well as meadows that burst with colorful wildflowers. Guests will find blue-green pools and dramatic rock formations scattered along the creek's path. Two Color Guard Station is just a short distance away from the Eagle Cap Wilderness. This wilderness is characterized by high alpine lakes and meadows, bare granite peaks and ridges, and U-shaped glaciated valleys.
Recreation
The cabin is near the Main Eagle Trailhead, which is southern portal into the Eagle Cap Wilderness (2 miles away). This trail is open to hikers and horseback riders. Forest Road 7755 is one of the designated roads on the snowmobile route south of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, and it can be used for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Two Color Guard Station is the end of the groomed trail. Other open and closed forest roads are available for winter time exploring, but snowmobiles are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout in Eagle Creek, just 150 feet from the cabin's front door.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Two Color Guard Station?
Sites at Two Color Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site is not reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Two Color Guard Station?
Cabin rate is $80 per night for the first 6 people, and $100 per night for 7 to 12 people.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Two Color Guard Station?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Two Color Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Two Color Guard Station?
Site 001 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Two Color Guard Station?
The cabin is near the Main Eagle Trailhead, which is southern portal into the Eagle Cap Wilderness (2 miles away). The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Two Color Guard Station?
La Grande, Oregon. Within 10 miles there are opportunities for berry picking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and hunting.
Source: Getting there
What if Two Color Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Boulder Park Campground (1.6 mi), Tamarack Campground (2.3 mi, first-come), and West Eagle Meadow Camping (2.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby