Established Camping
Tucannon Guard Station
About
USDA Forest Service
Umatilla National Forest
Overview
The historic Tucannon Guard Station is a charming saltbox-style cabin constructed in 1909. It was inhabited by the first ranger in the Tucannon area, William Kendell, and his family. By 1916, the guard house became headquarters for the district for two years, and then continued on as…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
Location
Tucannon Guard Station is located in Washington
Directions
From Pomeroy, take Highway 12 west for about 4 miles. Turn left on Tatman Mt. Road and continue (road changes to Linville Gulch after a couple of miles) for about 6.5 miles (sharp right turn at top of hill) where pavement ends at Blind Grade. Continue on gravel road (Blind Grade) with hairpin turns to stop sign. Turn left onto Tucannon Road and continue for about 8.5 miles. Guard station is on the right. From Dayton, take Highway 12 east about 11.5 miles, and turn right on Tucannon Road. Continue about 24 miles. The guard station is on the right. This route is best for large RVs and is the best route in winter, especially for those with two-wheel drive vehicles. Please contact the Columbia County Road Department in Dayton for winter road condition reports.
Address
71 West Main St
Pomeroy, WA 99347
Coordinates
46.250363 N
117.678318 W