Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin
McKenzie River, Oregon · 3,727 ft · In Willamette National Forest
Photos: Forest Service
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,727 ft (1,136 m)3,727 ft1,136 m
Sites1
Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Box Canyon Guard Station sits beneath a canopy of Douglas fir at an altitude of 3,620 feet on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. It is located approximately 75 miles southeast of Eugene, Oregon in the Willamette National Forest.
The guard station was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933 and used as a dwelling for fire guards. They were the smoke chasers, often riding on horseback through the tall timbers to the location spotted by the lookout tower guards. The first on the scene, they often tried to put out any fires they may have found on their own, or reported back for additional help.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
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Cell service at Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 3% chance of rain66°47°
- ThuSunny73°49°
- FriSunny77°42°
- SatSlight Chance Light Rain, 15% chance of rain59°36°
- SunMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain60°35°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · 3.2 mi · McKenzie River
3 more within 25 mi
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 7.7 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 7.9 mi
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McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 7.9 mi
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McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 8.0 mi
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McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 8.1 mi
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McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 8.2 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
Location and contact
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