Adjacent to Murderer's Creek, this little campground is a great base camp for
hunters.  The campground is a nice area for those wishing to horse camp, a
buck and pole corral is located adjacent to the campground.  Visitors to the
campground can enjoy bird watching, hunting and fishing in near by creeks.
Hikers have options in the Cedar Grove Botanical area and Fields Peak trail.
Visitors may get the opportunity to see one of the beautiful wild horses that
reside in the area.

<p>Adjacent to Murderer&#39;s Creek, this little campground is a great base camp for hunters.&nbsp; The campground is a nice area for those wishing to horse camp, a buck and pole corral is located adjacent to the campground.&nbsp; Visitors to the campground can enjoy bird watching, hunting and fishing in near by creeks.&nbsp; Hikers have options in the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39928">Cedar Grove Botanical</a> area and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39952">Fields Peak trail</a>.&nbsp; Visitors may get the opportunity to see one of the beautiful wild horses that reside in the area.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Oregon Mine Campground

## Overview

Murderer's Creek Guard Station is in the heart of the Malheur National Forest,
in central Oregon. It makes an excellent base camp for back country
recreating, and is a cozy retreat for a couple and a fun opportunity to
imagine the life of the early day forest rangers. The historic guard station
is one of the oldest standing buildings in the forest. The cabin contains some
modern amenities and can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for
their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own
amenities.

## Recreation

Viewing wildlife and birds is popular in the area, as is hunting not far from
the facility. Guests can hike area trails, explore the Cedar Grove Botanical
Area and fish Murderer's Creek and South Fork John Day, though area creeks run
dry toward summer's end.

## Facilities

The one-room "studio" cabin is equipped with a futon that folds down into a
full (double) bed. It has a table and chairs, a propane cook stove, propane
refrigerator and propane heater inside the cabin. Basic cooking pots, utensils
and tableware are also provided.  
  
There is a garage building and room to park an RV in the adjacent driveway. A
newer style vault toilet is located outside.  
  
Guests will need to bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes,
as well as bedding, flashlights or a lantern for emergencies, a first aid kit,
towels, garbage bags and dish soap, among other necessities. Guests will need
to clean the cabin and carry out all trash before leaving.

No pets allowed in the Guard Station.

## Natural Features

The guard station is located approximately 32 miles from the town of John Day.
It sits at an elevation of about 5,000 feet. The facility was built in 1913
and was originally used as a fire guard station. It was in use by Forest
Service officials until the late 1990s. Murderer's Creek, a small creek that
runs east and west along the southern base of Aldrich Mountain, is nearby the
cabin. The guard station is surrounded by open meadows and timbered areas of
ponderosa pine and mixed conifer. Abundant wildflowers dot the Cedar Grove
Botanical Area, a 26-acre cedar grove on the northeast slope of Aldrich
Mountain. The area is known for its wild horses, which coexist with mule deer,
elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, bear, cougar, and myriad smaller forest animals.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Murderer's Creek Guard Station is in the heart of the Malheur National Forest, in central Oregon. It makes an excellent base camp for back country recreating, and is a cozy retreat for a couple and a fun opportunity to imagine the life of the early day forest rangers. The historic guard station is one of the oldest standing buildings in the forest.
  
The cabin contains some modern amenities and can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Viewing wildlife and birds is popular in the area, as is hunting not far from the facility. 
  
Guests can hike area trails, explore the Cedar Grove Botanical Area and fish Murderer's Creek and South Fork John Day, though area creeks run dry toward summer's end.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The one-room "studio" cabin is equipped with a futon that folds down into a full (double) bed. It has a table and chairs, a propane cook stove, propane refrigerator and propane heater inside the cabin. Basic cooking pots, utensils and tableware are also provided. <br> <br>There is a garage building and room to park an RV in the adjacent driveway. A newer style vault toilet is located outside.<br> <br>Guests will need to bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as bedding, flashlights or a lantern for emergencies, a first aid kit, towels, garbage bags and dish soap, among other necessities. Guests will need to clean the cabin and carry out all trash before leaving.</p>

<p>No pets allowed in the Guard Station.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The guard station is located approximately 32 miles from the town of John Day. It sits at an elevation of about 5,000 feet. The facility was built in 1913 and was originally used as a fire guard station. It was in use by Forest Service officials until the late 1990s.
  
Murderer's Creek, a small creek that runs east and west along the southern base of Aldrich Mountain, is nearby the cabin. The guard station is surrounded by open meadows and timbered areas of ponderosa pine and mixed conifer. Abundant wildflowers dot the Cedar Grove Botanical Area, a 26-acre cedar grove on the northeast slope of Aldrich Mountain.
  
The area is known for its wild horses, which coexist with mule deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, bear, cougar, and myriad smaller forest animals.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

Murderers Creek Guard Station - West Side View

Inside the cabin, front entrance (old futon - has been replaced)

Murderers Creek Guard Station - Front Entrance

Murderers Creek Guard Station - Side View

Murderers Creek Guard Station - Back Door to Front

Murderers Creek Guard Station - Kitchen Nook

Futon

Murderers Creek Guard Station - Front View

Murderers Creek Guard Station - Back Yard

Murderers Creek Guard Station

Billy Fields Campground is a great starting point for those wanting to hunt,
fish, or look for wild horses. For those wishing to hike and explore Fields
Peak Trail is within 3 miles of the campground.  This camping area offers a 6
horse tie-stall with manger. Water for horses is available in adjacent Billy
Fields Creek. This rustic campground features wooden picnic tables and metal
fire rings.

<p>Billy Fields Campground&nbsp;is a great starting point for those wanting to hunt, fish, or look for wild horses. For those wishing to hike and explore <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39952">Fields Peak Trail</a> is within 3 miles of the campground.&nbsp; This camping area offers a 6 horse tie-stall with manger. Water for horses is available in adjacent Billy Fields Creek. This rustic campground features wooden picnic tables and metal fire rings.&nbsp;</p>

Billy Fields Campground

## Overview

Deer Creek Guard Station is located approximately 31 miles from the town of
John Day, in central Oregon. It is in a beautiful, quiet location, off the
beaten path. From sunup to sundown, the cabin affords opportunities for
adventure in exploring, viewing wildlife, or just relaxing and enjoying the
wonders of nature all around. The cabin is larger than some, is furnished and
offers many comforts. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible
for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their
own amenities.

## Recreation

Big game hunting is popular in the area, as well as fishing on Deer Creek and
South Fork John Day River. Anglers might watch for,Mid-Columbia River
Steelhead and redband trout, among others in the area.  
  
Guests can also enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails in
the area.

## Facilities

The rustic cabin has a living room/sleeping area, a small bedroom and a
kitchen. The living/sleeping area is equipped with a propane fireplace for
heat, a couch, chair and end tables. A Murphy bed is located in the
living/sleeping area for additional sleeping space and can be put away during
the day.  
  
  
  
In the dining area is a full futon bed and table with four chairs. In a small
room just off the dining area is a log bunk bed that can sleep two
comfortably. The cabin can accommodate up to six people. The kitchen is
equipped with a propane cook stove and propane refrigerator, ample counter
space, pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups and flatware. The entire cabin is lit
with propane lights.  
  
  
  
An accessible vault toilet is located near the guard station. A picnic table
and campfire ring are situated next to the perennial creek that runs through
the facility grounds. Any water taken from an outdoor source should be boiled
or treated prior to consumption. Stream water gets scarce during mid-August.
Firewood can be collected from the surrounding area.  
  
  
  
Guests should bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning
purposes, as well as bedding (linens, blankets, pillows and/or sleeping bags),
flashlights or a lantern for emergencies, a first aid kit, towels, garbage
bags and dish soap. Guests will need to clean the facility and carry out all
trash prior to leaving.

No pets allowed in the Guard Station

## Natural Features

The three-room cabin was built in 1956 and was originally used as a work
station by fireguards. Before satellite surveillance systems, fireguards were
the smoke chasers who rushed to sites of reported smoke and tried to
extinguish the flames. Douglas fir and ponderosa pine trees dot the broad,
flat expanse surrounding the cabin, which sits at an elevation of 5,100 feet.
Deer Creek runs through the area nearby. In the spring and summer, guests
enjoy abundant wildflowers and wildlife in the area, including wild horses,
elk, black bears, deer and wild turkeys and other species of birds.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Deer Creek Guard Station is located approximately 31 miles from the town of John Day, in central Oregon. It is in a beautiful, quiet location, off the beaten path. From sunup to sundown, the cabin affords opportunities for adventure in exploring, viewing wildlife, or just relaxing and enjoying the wonders of nature all around. 
  
The cabin is larger than some, is furnished and offers many comforts. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Big game hunting is popular in the area, as well as fishing on Deer Creek and South Fork John Day River. Anglers might watch for,Mid-Columbia River Steelhead and redband trout, among others in the area. <br>  <br>Guests can also enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails in the area.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The rustic cabin has a living room/sleeping area, a small bedroom and a kitchen. The living/sleeping area is equipped with a propane fireplace for heat, a couch, chair and end tables. A Murphy bed is located in the living/sleeping area for additional sleeping space and can be put away during the day. <br><br><br><br>In the dining area is a full futon bed and table with four chairs. In a small room just off the dining area is a log bunk bed that can sleep two comfortably. The cabin can accommodate up to six people. The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook stove and propane refrigerator, ample counter space, pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups and flatware. The entire cabin is lit with propane lights.<br><br><br><br>An accessible vault toilet is located near the guard station. A picnic table and campfire ring are situated next to the perennial creek that runs through the facility grounds. Any water taken from an outdoor source should be boiled or treated prior to consumption. Stream water gets scarce during mid-August. Firewood can be collected from the surrounding area.<br><br><br><br>Guests should bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as bedding (linens, blankets, pillows and/or sleeping bags), flashlights or a lantern for emergencies, a first aid kit, towels, garbage bags and dish soap. Guests will need to clean the facility and carry out all trash prior to leaving.</p>

<p>No pets allowed in the Guard Station</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The three-room cabin was built in 1956 and was originally used as a work station by fireguards. Before satellite surveillance systems, fireguards were the smoke chasers who rushed to sites of reported smoke and tried to extinguish the flames. 
  
Douglas fir and ponderosa pine trees dot the broad, flat expanse surrounding the cabin, which sits at an elevation of 5,100 feet. Deer Creek runs through the area nearby. In the spring and summer, guests enjoy abundant wildflowers and wildlife in the area, including wild horses, elk, black bears, deer and wild turkeys and other species of birds.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3000.

Cabin with beige board-and-batten siding and an entrance ramp in front of an outhouse.

DEER CREEK GUARD STATION CABIN

Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin

End-of-season dates are weather dependent and could close sooner if conditions
permit.

## Overview

Fall Mountain Lookout Tower is situated about 20 miles from John Day, in
central Oregon. It provides 360-degree views of the surrounding Strawberry
Mountain Wilderness, as well as the towns of Seneca and Mt. Vernon. The
lookout offers access to a variety of recreational activities. In addition to
sightseeing, visitors to the area enjoy hunting, hiking and viewing wildlife.  
  
  
  
The lookout can accommodate just two people and provides few amenities. It can
be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel
arrangements and safety, and must bring many of their own supplies.

## Recreation

Recreational options include wildlife viewing, huckleberry picking, star
gazing and hiking the area around the lookout. There is a multiple-use
trailhead south of the tower, at Starr Springs. Designated hiking trails into
the wilderness are located 30 minutes from the lookout tower by vehicle.

## Facilities

The one-room, 14-by-14 cabin sits atop an 18-foot tower and sleeps two. The
cabin is furnished with a futon bed and a table and chairs. It has electricity
and in the kitchen area, an electric stove and refrigerator. The kitchen also
contains pots, pans, dishes and tableware.  
  
A catwalk encircles the structure, allowing for unobstructed views of the
surrounding area. A vault toilet is located near the base of the tower.  
  
There is no water available on site. Guests must bring their own water for
drinking, cooking and washing, as well as sleeping bags/bedding, a flashlight
or lantern for emergencies, first aid kit, towels, garbage bags, toilet paper
and dish soap.

## Natural Features

The tower was built in 1933 and sits at an elevation of 5,949 feet. Before
satellite surveillance systems, lookout personnel monitored the forest from
this 18-foot perch for signs of smoke, alerting fire guards when necessary.
Today guests can watch the sun rise and set, spot wildlife from the catwalk
and witness dramatic thunderstorms that traverse the territory during summer
months.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3131.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby Strawberry Mountain Wilderness area includes approximately 69,350
acres of land, including mountain peaks and several lakes, as well as the
headwaters of Pine, Indian, Strawberry, Canyon, Bear, Lake, Wall, Roberts and
Big Creek streams. A variety of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, antelope,
black bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, ruffed and blue grouse, pileated
woodpecker, sharp-shinned hawk, bald eagle, pine marten, mink and beaver. A
varieties of bird and fish can be seen in the area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Fall Mountain Lookout Tower is situated about 20 miles from John Day, in central Oregon. It provides 360-degree views of the surrounding Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, as well as the towns of Seneca and Mt. Vernon. The lookout offers access to a variety of recreational activities. In addition to sightseeing, visitors to the area enjoy hunting, hiking and viewing wildlife. <br><br><br><br>The lookout can accommodate just two people and provides few amenities. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring many of their own supplies.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Recreational options include wildlife viewing, huckleberry picking, star gazing and hiking the area around the lookout. There is a multiple-use trailhead south of the tower, at Starr Springs. Designated hiking trails into the wilderness are located 30 minutes from the lookout tower by vehicle.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The one-room, 14-by-14 cabin sits atop an 18-foot tower and sleeps two. The cabin is furnished with a futon bed and a table and chairs. It has electricity and in the kitchen area, an electric stove and refrigerator. The kitchen also contains pots, pans, dishes and tableware. 
<br/><br/>
A catwalk encircles the structure, allowing for unobstructed views of the surrounding area. A vault toilet is located near the base of the tower.
<br/><br/>
There is no water available on site. Guests must bring their own water for drinking, cooking and washing, as well as sleeping bags/bedding, a flashlight or lantern for emergencies, first aid kit, towels, garbage bags, toilet paper and dish soap.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The tower was built in 1933 and sits at an elevation of 5,949 feet. Before satellite surveillance systems, lookout personnel monitored the forest from this 18-foot perch for signs of smoke, alerting fire guards when necessary. Today guests can watch the sun rise and set, spot wildlife from the catwalk and witness dramatic thunderstorms that traverse the territory during summer months. 
  

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3131.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
 The nearby Strawberry Mountain Wilderness area includes approximately 69,350 acres of land, including mountain peaks and several lakes, as well as the headwaters of Pine, Indian, Strawberry, Canyon, Bear, Lake, Wall, Roberts and Big Creek streams. A variety of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, antelope, black bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, ruffed and blue grouse, pileated woodpecker, sharp-shinned hawk, bald eagle, pine marten, mink and beaver. A varieties of bird and fish can be seen in the area.

Looking up at lookout cabin on tower from ground below.

FALL MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT CABIN

Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin

Fall Mountain Lookout will be unavailable due to safety concerns with the
tower structure.

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