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Fry Meadows Guard Station

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Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Is Fry Meadows Guard Station open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Umatilla National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Umatilla National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,126 ft
  • Near Walla WallaWalla Walla Ranger District · Umatilla National Forest

Fry Meadows Guard Station offers the peaceful solitude of a remote nature-lover's paradise just south of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and west of the Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River. The surrounding area is steeped with native history and culture as it was once home to the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Walla Walla and Cayuse Indians. This site was originally established as a ranger station before 1908, part of the former Wenaha National Forest. The existing cabin was constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used as a remote guard station until about 1980. The two-room cabin provides a pleasant escape for up to six guests. Additional guests may pitch a tent in the yard. Pets are welcome but must be leashed and outside Recreation The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness offers more than 200 miles of managed trails for hiking and horseback riding in summer. The Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic River offers float boating, salmon and steelhead fishing. Hunting is available nearby. Seasonal mushroom and berry picking can also be enjoyed. Huckleberries, blackberries and morel mushrooms are among the edible picks.

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Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Fry Meadows Guard Station

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 24°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 25°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 28°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 32°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 39°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 44°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 47°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 46°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 40°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 32°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 28°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 23°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elgin, OR, 15.8 mi away at 2,697 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Fry Meadows Guard Station

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