Short Creek Guard Station
Unity, Oregon · 5,059 ft · In Malheur National Forest
Photos: USFS
Wildfire 38 mi N: McCully, 13,604 acres, 91% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,059 ft (1,542 m)5,059 ft1,542 m
Sites1
Short Creek 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
Short Creek Guard Station is a great place to stay to enjoy the nearby Monument Rock and Strawberry Mountain wilderness areas, as well as the North Fork of the Malheur Scenic River. The cabin offers access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, hunting, fishing and viewing wildlife.
The cabin provides all the comforts of a home, including drinking water during the summer months. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.Recreation
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 Short Creek Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain60°36°
- ThuAreas Of Frost then Sunny62°38°
- FriSunny62°39°
- SatSunny65°35°
- SunSunny61°37°
Nearby camping
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Primitive Camping Area
Dispersed · 1.2 mi · Unity
Elk Creek Campground
Public Land · 1.4 mi · Prairie City
Primitive Camping Area
Dispersed · 2.1 mi · Unity
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Unity 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
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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