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Lodgepole Guard Station

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Is Lodgepole Guard Station open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in High Cascades Ranger District. It doesn't name Lodgepole Guard Station, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · High Cascades Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 3,943 ft
  • Near Butte FallsHigh Cascades Ranger District · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests

The guard station at Lodgepole Meadow was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps to replace the original station built in 1911. Lodgepole Meadow was used as a remote guard station for the early Forest Service crews working in the area. During WWII, Herb and Zella Wright, a husband and wife lookout team, lived throughout the winter high up on the Blue Rock Lookout several miles away watching for enemy aircraft. Lodgepole Guard Station served as their base camp. Today, Lodgepole Guard Station is a perfect destination for horse enthusiasts, families and those looking for a unique camping experience in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Lodgepole Guard Station

    Best months: May–September. 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

      39° / 19°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 22°

      11 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      50° / 25°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 28°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      66° / 33°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 37°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 42°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 41°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 34°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 27°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 24°

      12 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 19°

      14 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chiloquin 12 Nw (Fort Klamath), OR, 19.8 mi away at 4,180 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service

Lodgepole Guard Station

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