Big Elk Guard Station
Rocky Point, Oregon · 4,685 ft · In Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,685 ft (1,428 m)4,685 ft1,428 m
Sites1
Big Elk Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
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About
Overview
With a history that dates back to 1907, Big Elk Guard Station is the oldest continuously used administrative site within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, and a delightful setting for guests seeking a unique getaway.
For many decades the guard station served as summer headquarters for solitary forest "guards" who built trails, fought forest fires and patrolled the land on horseback. Most recently the site was used to house Forest Service seasonal fire crews.
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Big Elk Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain63°42°
- ThuSunny68°42°
- FriSunny72°42°
- SatSunny60°38°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain57°35°
Nearby camping
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North Fork Campground (Or)
Public Land · 1.3 mi · Rocky Point
U.S. Forest Service Site C6
Campground · 1.6 mi · Rocky Point
U.S. Forest Service Site C7
Campground · 1.6 mi · Rocky Point
3 more within 25 mi
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Location and contact
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