Whisky Camp Guard Station

Tiller

Overview Whisky Camp, built in the 1940s, was the summer home of a fireguard whose primary duties were to fight and prevent fires, serve as a relief lookout, and perform maintenance on phone lines and trails. Located in the Tiller Ranger District in southwestern Oregon, the cabin now offers relaxation and recreation for visitors throughout the year. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for travel to this site, and guests must bring several of their own supplies. Please be aware that in winter months guests may need to snowmobile, ski or snowshoe up to five miles one-way to reach the cabin. Consider this winter travel advisory when making your reservations.Recreation The Bunchgrass, Elkhorn and Beaver Creek trails leave from Whisky Camp for hiking or horseback riding. Additional activities include mountain biking, birding, wildlife viewing and photography. In the winter guests enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling (trails may be closed for public safety due to wildfire damage. Please call the Tiller Ranger Station for current updated information).Facilities This two-room cabin is equipped with two single beds and two single roll-out beds, both with foam pad mattresses. Amenities inside the cabin include a wall heater, lights, a cook stove with oven and a refrigerator, all powered by propane, which is provided. Provided outside, are picnic tables, a campfire ring, an outdoor grill (not propane) and a vault toilet. An area for pitching a tent is also on-site. Guests must bring several of their own supplies. The cabin does not have food, cooking utensils, sleeping bags, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, toilet paper or garbage bags. Firewood may be available, but the supply cannot be guaranteed. There is no water available at the site. Guests must bring water necessary for drinking, cooking and washing. Potable water is available at a spigot in front of the Tiller Ranger Station office (45 minutes away).. Although propane lighting is available, bringing an additional light source is recommended.Natural Features At an elevation of 3,800 feet, this quaint, red-planked, cedar-roofed cabin is tucked beneath a dense forest of cedar, pine and fir trees. Nicely shaded and secluded, an occasional brilliant shaft of sunlight breaks through the canopy. Large mammals such as elk, deer, black bear and cougar, as well as the smaller residents like squirrels, fox, raccoons and bats, are supported by the diverse forest habitat in the area. Learn more about bear safety. Nearby Attractions Visitors may want to take some time to visit nearby Crater Lake National Park for a glimpse into the area’s fascinating geological and cultural history. Guests might also enjoy a day of scenic driving along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway, located within driving distance of the cabin. Landscapes unfold along the highway, showcasing everything from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous forests to roaring white-water rapids and incised inter-canyon lava flows.Charges & Cancellations

Refunds are not given for inclement weather.

Listing Info

Primary Address:

27812 TILLER TRAIL HWY, Tiller, OR, 97484

Primary Phone:

541-825-3100

Photos

Red cabin in forest with pumpkins and fence.

Family picnics near a red cabin in the woods.

Links

Website

Additional Info

Driving Directions:

Important note regarding GPS use: please be advised that GPS units can, and have sent guests down the wrong roads to access the cabin. Please consider following the directions below rather than your GPS unit.

Whisky Camp Guard Station is at 3,800 feet elevation and does receive snow. The roads to the cabin are not plowed. Guests may have to snowshoe, cross-country ski or snowmobile up to 5 miles to reach the cabin in winter. A high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended during winter months; it is also recommended that you carry tire-chains. Please call the Tiller Ranger District at 541-825-3100 for current conditions.

Entry to the cabin is by combination number, provided in your emailed confirmation letter (under security alerts). The combination lock on the door has five black vertical buttons. The top button is number one and the bottom button is number five. If you would like to make sure the combination number you received is correct, please call the Tiller Ranger District at (541) 825-3100.

From Canyonville take West 1st Street and turn onto SE 3rd St/OR-227. Continue to follow OR-227 approximately 23 miles until you reach Tiller. From Tiller drive 5 miles on Douglas County Road #46 to the Jackson Creek/Forest Service Road #29 turn off, (on the right). Follow Road #29 for 9.7 miles to Forest Service Road #2925 (On the right). Follow Forest Service Road # 2925 for 6.5 miles to the five-way junction. Take Forest Service Road 3114-600 for 1.5 miles to Forest Service Road #3114-645. Forest Service Road #3114-645 has a locked gate. This is the entrance to Whisky Camp.

Vehicle access past the road gate is permitted with your reservation, but other users may hike from the gate or other trail heads to the cabin during your stay. Placing personal locks on the gate is not permitted as agency personnel may need to access the site. The roads are generally accessible to autos year round, but a 4 x 4 vehicle and available tire-chains are recommended during winter months.

Fee Description:

$40 per night per group, with a maximum of eight occupants.

Managing Organization:

Umpqua National Forest