Lodgepole Guard Station
Prospect, Oregon · 3,944 ft · In Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,944 ft (1,202 m)3,944 ft1,202 m
Sites1
Lodgepole Guard Station 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
- Drinking water
- Showers
- Toilets
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About
Overview
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 aircraft. Lodgepole Guard Station served as their base camp.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lodgepole Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 3% chance of rain67°51°
- ThuSunny72°52°
- FriSunny75°51°
- SatMostly Sunny63°44°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain60°39°
Nearby camping
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South Fork Campground
Campground · 2.3 mi · Prospect
South Fork Campground
Public Land · 2.4 mi · Prospect
Medco Pond Dispersed Camping
Campground · 3.0 mi · Prospect
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Prospect share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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