Wenatchee Guard Station
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- Not published
- Sites
- 1
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Not published
- Group sites
- Not published
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. See it on Recreation.gov
Wenatchee Guard Station
The Wenatchee Guard Station sits on a grassy clearing on a high plateau dotted with mixed conifers, and offers a peaceful view of the northern tip of the Blue Mountains. In the spring, wild flowers, such as Yarrow, Pipers Anemone, Big Leaf Sandwort, Showy Aster, Camas Pink Fairies, Daisies and Peavine, and sagebrush cascade a riot of color down the slopes into V-shaped valleys. The hills are home to herds of Rocky Mountain elk, as well as Mule and White-Tailed deer. Enjoy the solitude. Listen for the call of geese, ducks, hawks grouse, wild turkeys, screech owls, hummingbirds, woodpecker and wrens. Study the brilliant night sky and watch for the occasional meteor shooting across the inky blackness. The Wenatchee Guard Station, a white single story wood cabin, sits in a grassy clearing. It features a living room, kitchen and bedroom, and is furnished with two single beds, a futon with a mattress, chairs and a table. The cabin is equipped with propane lights and a propane heater, and the kitchen has a propane refrigerator, combined oven and stove, and some cooking and serving utensils. However renters are encouraged to bring their own cookware, utensils and bedding. There is no water available on site, so visitors must bring plenty for drinking, cooking and washing. An outhouse is located nearby. Horses are allowed, tethered down the hill behind the cabin, although there is no corral. • Do call the Pomeroy Ranger District three business days before your arrival date to receive a combination for cabin access. Pomeroy Ranger District’s phone number is (509) 843-1891 and we are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. • Availability: Wenatchee Guard Station is available for rent year round. History The Civilian Conservation Corps built the current structure in 1934-35, but as early as the 1910s the site was used as a Forest Guard Camp. In 1927, a log cabin was built and used as the Wenatchee Guard Station for years (the cabin no longer exists).
Before you go
Season
Year round
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
It is $50.00 per night, per group, with a maximum of four occupants. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the guard station.
Hours
Check in is at 1:00 PM, check out is at 11:00 AM.
Restrictions
There is no water at this site; therefore renters will need to bring a supply of water for drinking, cooking, and washing. • Renters will need to bring sleeping bags and/or bedding and are encouraged to bring their personal cooking and eating utensils for their stay. • No garbage service available. If you pack it in, please pack it out. • Pets are welcome; visitors are required to clean up after them. • No smoking.
Scenic drives that pass close
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