Lodgepole Guard Station
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Lodgepole Guard Station in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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 aircra
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest charging: 18.2 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Lodgepole Guard Station FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Lodgepole Guard Station?
Lodgepole Guard Station in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Lodgepole Guard Station when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Lodgepole Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Lodgepole Guard Station and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Lodgepole Guard Station a good campground?
Lodgepole Guard Station holds an average rating of 3.9/5 from 8 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Lodgepole Guard Station located?
Lodgepole Guard Station is located in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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