Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234123
When Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin reopens
Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 59 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026): 18 open for online reservation · 38 reserved · 3 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
69.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 18 of 59 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026Not open online69.5%
Open site-nights18 / 59
Reserved (of online inventory)38 / 56
Weekday openings15
Weekend openings3
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 15 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 10 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 18 |
This cabin currently has 18 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
18 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 3 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 01.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19 +6 more |
About Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin
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.
Facilities
The rustic cabin has a living room/sleeping area, a small bedroom and a kitchen. The living/sleeping area is equipped with a propane fireplace for heat, a couch, chair and end tables. A Murphy bed is located in the living/sleeping area for additional sleeping space and can be put away during the day.
In the dining area is a full futon bed and table with four chairs. In a small room just off the dining area is a log bunk bed that can sleep two comfortably. The cabin can accommodate up to six people. The kitchen is equipped with a propane cook stove and propane refrigerator, ample counter space, pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups and flatware. The entire cabin is lit with propane lights.
An accessible vault toilet is located near the guard station. A picnic table and campfire ring are situated next to the perennial creek that runs through the facility grounds. Any water taken from an outdoor source should be boiled or treated prior to consumption. Stream water gets scarce during mid-August. Firewood can be collected from the surrounding area.
Guests should bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as bedding (linens, blankets, pillows and/or sleeping bags), flashlights or a lantern for emergencies, a first aid kit, towels, garbage bags and dish soap. Guests will need to clean the facility and carry out all trash prior to leaving.
No pets allowed in the Guard Station
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.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedMax party 6
Getting there
From John Day, OR., travel south on Highway 395 approximately 17 miles to County Road 63 (Izee Highway). Turn right and take County Road 63 to the junction of Forest Service Road 24. Turn right and take Forest Road 24 approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 514. Travel about 1/4 mile staying to your right until you reach the locked gate that allows entry to the facility grounds.
431 Patterson Bridge Road, John Day, OR 97845541-820-3800
BirdingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingWild Horse ViewingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234123 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234123 · Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin · John Day OR6 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin?
Reservations for Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 18 of 59 tracked site-nights are currently open (30.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 28 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin?
October 2026, with 10 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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