SUMMIT GUARD STATION BUNKHOUSE (OR)

A rustic bunkhouse built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938, the Summit Guard Station's one multi-use room is the perfect location for a relaxing getaway. Located on the breaks of Meacham Canyon, the cabin offers spectacular views to the south and west. The cabin has four beds with mattresses, a table and four chairs. The bunkhouse is equipped with a propane cook stove, propane lights, and a propane heater. There is no potable water on site, so visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, cooking and washing. A vault toilet is located a short distance from the cabin. The cabin is stocked with a limited supply of pots, pans, eating utensils and cleaning supplies.

Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse (OR) 1415 W. ROSE Walla Walla, OR 99362 This site is located approximately 41 miles southeast of Pendleton, Oregon on the Umatilla National Forest. From Pendleton, follow I-84 east towards La Grande, Oregon for about 34 miles to Exit 243 (Mt. Emily Exit). Take the off-ramp, turn left at the stop sign, and proceed straight ahead. The road becomes Forest Service Road (FSR) 31 at the cattle guard. Follow FSR 31 for about 12-miles to the junction with FSR 3113. Turn left onto Rd 3113 and follow for about 1- mile. Turn left onto FSR 3113-015. Stay to the right and follow the road back to the cabin (about 0.1 miles) on the right side of the road.

From La Grande, Oregon travel I-84 west for 18 miles to Exit 243 (Mt. Emily Exit). Follow the directions above.

Automobile access to the site runs from June 1 to November 1, and parking is available at the guard station.

Winter use will require alternate transportation such as skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile. Skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers can access the cabin from a Sno-Park located on FSR 31 about 1.7 miles from Interstate 84. The route follows the roads listed above. From the Sno-Park, the travel distance to the cabin is approximately 11.3 miles, including a 1 mile climb. A Sno-Park permit is required to park at a Sno-Park.