Cold Springs Guard Station

in Ochoco National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Cold Springs Guard Station

Cold Springs Guard Station is the perfect destination for visitors wanting the creature comforts of a home while in a rustic, natural setting. The multi-room cabin is comfortably equipped with two bathrooms, one featuring a tub and the other a shower, and both sporting flush toilets. The kitchen has a propane cook stove and a propane refrigerator, and is stocked with basic utensils and cleaning supplies. There are three bedrooms, complete with beds, and a living room. The lights, heat, and hot water are all propane operated. The cabin also has solar lights. Drinking water is available in the building. A picnic table and fire ring are available for outdoor dining and campfires. • Nearby Activities Include: Nature Viewing, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Hiking, Fishing, and Hunting. • Availability: Cold Springs Guard Station is available for rent mid-May through mid-October, and MUST be reserved. Once reservations are made a confirmation letter will be sent out from Recreation.gov and it will contain the door code to access the cabin for your stay.

Before you go

Season

May – October

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$90 per night, with a maximum of eight occupants.

Restrictions

No smoking • Pets permitted outside only • No domestic livestock are allowed at this site (horses, llamas, etc.) • No RVs or camp trailers are allowed at this site Please contact the Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin rental to check on any additional information regarding the condition of fire closures, roads, weather etc.

Accessibility

This is not an ADA accessible site.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.