Imnaha Guard Station

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Imnaha Guard Station

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest


Imnaha Guard Station

Imnaha Guard Station is a Forest Service cabin in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, only 32 miles south of Crater Lake National Park (shown above). The secluded cabin makes a wonderful retreat for guests to enjoy the relaxing sounds of forest birds, and the gentle sway of old-growth Douglas-fir, white fir, and incense cedar. Settle in with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate in the pine-paneled living room before a lava-rock fireplace. Conveniences in the cabin such as hot and cold running water, a shower, and a flush toilet make Imnaha Guard Station a favorite among guests.

Imnaha Guard Station, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon

Guard Station Features

The Imnaha Guard Station bedroom has a full-size bed, a closet, and 2 dressers. In the kitchen are a table and chairs, a sink, and a small countertop. The refrigerator, stove, heater, and kitchen lights are all propane powered. Potable water is available at the kitchen faucet. Visitors to the cabin should bring their own cookware, utensils, and dishes. In the main room stands a lava-rock fireplace. A supply of firewood is outside in the garage, but late in the season supplies may run low.

Outside are a picnic table, parking area, horseshoe pit, and a fences yard. Nearby is a small campground with four sites. Campers may pass by the cabin, while they typically respect the privacy of the cabin occupants.

What Guests Need to Bring

Visitors to Imnaha Guard Station need to provide their own bedding, perhaps extra toilet paper, flashlights and battery-operated lanterns, first aid kit, washcloths and towels, silverware, wine opener, matches, dish soap and garbage bags. Visitors may want to bring an axe for splitting wood. Guests must clean the cabin upon departure and take everything they brought, including garbage and food.

Read full details and check for any updates: National Forest: - Imnaha Guard Station and Recreation.gov - Imnaha Guard Station

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Imnaha Guard Station Basics
Imnaha Guard Station Location: From Prospect go east on Butte-Falls - Prospect Highway for 2-3 miles and then turn left on Forest Road 37. Follow until you see turnoff for Imnaha Campground on left. Pass through campground to Guard Station.
Elevation: 3,800 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Prospect - 12 miles
Butte Falls- 22 miles
Medford - 53 miles
Open - Closed: Open mid-May through early November, depending on weather
Max. People: 6
Maximum Number of Vehicles: 4
Pets: Pets are welcome.
Operated by Rogue River-Siskiyou Natioial Forest
Information High Cascades Ranger District:
(541) 560-3400   M-F, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Imnaha Guard Station Reservations
Reservations Available Imnaha Guard Station Reservations are available up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Wheelchair accessible sites: None
Maximum length of stay: 14 nights
Cabin Rental Fees: $80 per night
Cabin Reservations: Imnaha Guard Station Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Imnaha Guard Station Amenities
Cabin Interior: Full-size bed and 1 futon bed, a closet, 2 dressers. Kitchen table and chairs, a sink, and small countertop. Propane refrigerator, stove, heater, and kitchen lights. Potable hot and cold water, shower, flush toilet. In the main room stands a lava-rock fireplace.
Cabin Exterior: Picnic table, parking for 4 vehicles, horseshoe pit, fenced yard.
NOT included: Visitors should bring bedding (sleeping bags or linens and blankets and perhaps a foam roll to soften up the beds), pillows, towels, dish towels, matches, food containers, cookware, utensils, dishes. wine opener, extra toilet paper, paper towels, flashlights, battery-powered lanterns, outdoor chairs, garbage bags.
Attractions near Imnaha Guard Station:
  • A remarkably large, 300-year-old Douglas-fir (known as "The Big Tree") stands a few hundred feet down a maintained spur trail from the cabin.
  • Watch for a variety of birds, including thrushes, pileated woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, and Stellar's jays.
  • Visit the beautiful nearby Imnaha Springs, the headwaters of Imnaha Creek, just south of the cabin. Do not walk on or remove the moss or other vegetation; keep any pets on leash while visiting the springs.

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Imnaha Guard Station Access

"Entry through the access gate and to the cabin is by combination lock. The combination will be included in your confirmation letter. LOCK OPERATIONS: Once the combination has been entered, the shank of the lock must be depressed into the body of the lock, and then released before the lock will open."

You may contact the Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit by calling 541-560-3400."

High Cascades Ranger District
Attractions and Activities

  • Enjoy a day at Joseph Stewart State Park at Lost Creek Lake. Find boat rentals, hiking, and fishing,
  • Try mountain biking along local roads.
  • Test your luck fishing at Fish Lake or on Abbott Creek.
  • Set out hiking up the Alkali Creek Falls Trail #1055.
  • Enjoy the 1.4-mile Devils Peak trail in the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
  • Hike along the Minnehaha Trail.
  • Set out on the nearby Alta Lake trail (5 mile round trip to lake).

Imnaha Guard Station Regulations

  1. No tents are permitted in the fenced cabin area. Friends may camp in a numbered site at nearby Imnaha Campground.
  2. Smoking is not allowed in the cabin.
  3. The cabin must be thoroughly cleaned before departure. Leave behind no food or other items you brought to the cabin.

Nearby Campgrounds

Crater Lake National Park Campgrounds


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