Short Creek Guard Station
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 60 ft
- Sites
- 1
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageShort Creek Guard Station
Short Creek Guard Station rests in a corner of a small meadow surrounded by tall ponderosa pines and a creek right outside the back door. The cabin amenities provide all the comforts of a home. Directly adjacent to the North Fork Malheur Scenic River . The guard station is a great starting point for anyone wishing to explore the forests two designated wilderness areas; Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and Monument Rock Wilderness . It is the ideal place to relax and explore the great outdoors. Within just minutes of the cabin is the North Fork Malheur River Trail , affording a great opportunity for hikers and nature lovers alike. The Short Creek Guard Station is located approximately 20 miles from the town of Prairie City, Oregon. The Guard Station’s elevation is approximately 5,000 feet. This rustic cabin has three rooms - a kitchen/living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Sleeping accommodations include one Queen Size bed. The kitchen/living room is furnished with a table and four chairs, a couch, a living room chair, and a coffee table. The kitchen is equipped with propane cookstove, and refrigerator. The cabin has propane lights and heater. The small indoor bathroom provides you with a flushable toilet, shower, and sink. Water is only available duirng warm months. A picnic table, two barbeque grills, and a fire pit are located next to the building.
Before you go
Season
June 10 – October 31
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
The fee is $60.00 per night.
Hours
Check-in time is 4:00 pm pst, and Check-out time is 1:00 pm pst.
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