Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin is located in Umatilla National Forest, featuring forested terrain with nearby creeks. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, both accessible within an hour.

## 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. 
## 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.

Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin

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Clean, well maintained, cooking supplies provided, heated house with fridge. Outhouse was clean.  Recommended bring you own light, the lanterns did not provide a lot of light and your own blanket for the beds.  

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