Facility Details - WHISKY CAMP GUARD STATION, OR

Overview

Whisky Camp, built in the 1940s, was the summer home of a fireguard whose primary duties were firefighter, relief lookout, phone line and trail maintenance and fire prevention.

Located in the Tiller Ranger District in southwestern Oregon, the cabin now offers relaxation and recreation for visitors throughout the year. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for travel to this site, and guests must bring several of their own amenities.

Natural Features:

At an elevation of 3,800 feet, this squat, red-planked, cedar-roofed cabin is tucked beneath a dense forest of cedar, pine and fir trees. Nicely shaded and secluded, an occasional brilliant shaft of sunlight breaks through the canopy.

Large mammals such as elk, deer, black bear and cougar, as well as the smaller residents like squirrels, fox, raccoons and bats, are supported by the diverse forest habitat in the area.

Learn more about bear safety.

Recreation:

The Bunchgrass, Elkhorn and Beaver Creek trails leave from Whisky Camp for hiking or horseback riding. Additional activities include mountain biking, birding, wildlife viewing and photography. In the winter guests enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

The translation of the word, "umpqua," meaning "thundering waters," defines the area. High mountain lakes, heart-stopping rapids, peaceful ponds and thundering waterfalls are abundant. Whisky Camp is surrounded by several creeks is a delightful setting for anglers, as the waters sustain populations of rainbow and brown trout.

Facilities:

This two-room cabin is equipped with one double bed and two single beds with foam pad mattresses. Amenities inside the cabin include a heater, a lantern, a cooking stove with oven and a refrigerator, all powered by propane, which is provided. Outdoors, a picnic table, campfire ring, grill and vault toilet are provided. An area for pitching a tent is also on-site.

Guests must bring several of their own amenities. The cabin does not have food, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, toilet paper or garbage bags. Firewood may be available, but the supply cannot be guaranteed.

There is no water available at the site. Guests must bring water necessary for drinking, cooking and washing. Potable water is available at a spigot in front of the Tiller Ranger Station office.

Although propane lighting is available, bringing an additional light source is recommended.

Equestrians may bring horses to the site, however no corrals are available. Guests should plan to highline tie or electric fence horses and other stock animals.

Nearby Attractions:

Visitors may want to take some time to visit nearby Crater Lake National Park for a glimpse into the area's fascinating geological and cultural history.

Guests might also enjoy a day of scenic driving along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway, located within driving distance of the cabin. Landscapes unfold along the highway, showcasing everything from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous forests to roaring white water rapids and incised intercanyon lava flows.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Biking Birding Cleaning Supplies Grills Hiking Historic Sites Horseback Riding Horseback Riding Trails Mattresses	Mountain Biking Parking Area Picnic Area Propane Heat Propane Lights Propane Stove Table & Chairs Vault Toilet Wildlife Viewing

Know Before You Go

Keep the building and grounds clean to deter squirrel, mice, rats, bears, and other wildlife from area
Please do not let pets roam freely, as they may endanger wildlife and plants
Pack out all trash; trash bags can be dumped at the transfer site on County Road 46 at milepost 4.5 or at a dumpster at the Ranger Station
Doors and windows should be locked and all personal items removed upon departure
The cabin is a no-smoking facility
Learn more about Umpqua National Forest

Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Click here for more information.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.9125, -122.73444
42°54'45"N, 122°44'4"W

Whisky Camp Guard Station is at 3,800 feet elevation and does receive snow. The roads to the cabin are not plowed. Guests may have to snowshoe, cross-country ski or snowmobile up to 5 miles to reach the cabin in winter. A four wheel drive vehicle is recommended in the winter months. Please call the Tiller Ranger District at 541-825-3100 for current conditions. Click here for current local weather conditions.

Entry to the cabin is by combination number, provided in confirmation letter. The combination lock on the door has five black vertical buttons. The top button is number one and the bottom button is number five. Please call the Tiller Ranger District at (541) 825-3100 at least four days prior to your arrival at the cabin to confirm the combination.

From Interstate 5 take exit 98 at Canyonville and travel 26 miles east on Highway 1 to Tiller. At Tiller take County Road 46, South Umpqua Road, for 5 miles to Jackson Creek Road 29. Travel for 9.7 miles to Forest Service Road (FSR) 2925, then continue 6.5 miles to the five-way junction. Take FSR 3114-600 for 1.5 miles to FSR 3114-645. FSR 3114-645 has a locked gate. This is the entrance to Whisky Camp.