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Suiattle Guard Station

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Apr–Oct
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Is Suiattle Guard Station open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Darrington Ranger District. It doesn't name Suiattle Guard Station, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,099 ft
  • Near DarringtonDarrington Ranger District · Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Set near the Suiattle River and surrounded by mountain peaks and old-growth forest, the Suiattle Guard Station (pronounced "Sue-attle") is a historic log cabin that was constructed in 1913 by Tommy Thompson, Assistant Ranger of the Suiattle-Finney District, to house a forest guard. Because of budget limitations at that time, the Forest Service often relied upon rangers to construct their own stations. It is a testament to Ranger Thompson’s skill that the cabin survives to this day as one of the oldest administrative buildings in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The Suiattle Guard Station was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. The cabin is accessible by car. While some creature comforts are provided, guests will need to bring a few of their own amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay at this primitive facility.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Suiattle Guard Station

    Best months: April–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° / 30°

    2. Feb

      45° / 31°

    3. Mar

      51° / 34°

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

    5. May

      67° / 44°

    6. Jun

      71° / 49°

    7. Jul

      78° / 53°

    8. Aug

      79° / 54°

    9. Sep

      72° / 47°

    10. Oct

      58° / 40°

    11. Nov

      46° / 35°

    12. Dec

      39° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Darrington Rs, WA, 13.1 mi away at 550 ft. The station sits about 500 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.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Campfire Ban in Effect Forest-wide

      Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order dated July 21, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 15, 2026 · Forest Service

Suiattle Guard Station

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