About Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (50)
What Guests Are Saying
The Govt Mineral Springs Guard Station offers a peaceful and cozy retreat, with a well-stocked kitchen, a functioning gas refrigerator, and a lovely gas fireplace. Visitors appreciate the cabin's larger size and beautiful location, noting it's a hidden gem in the forest. Some minor issues, like a broken futon and older mattresses, have been mentioned, but overall experiences are positive, with many guests eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
The Govt Mineral Springs Guard Station offers a peaceful and cozy retreat, with a well-stocked kitchen, a functioning gas refrigerator, and a lovely gas fireplace. Visitors appreciate the cabin's larger size and beautiful location, noting it's a hidden gem in the forest. Some minor issues, like a broken futon and older mattresses, have been mentioned, but overall experiences are positive, with many guests eager to return.
Review Summary
Cari A
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
Nice and peaceful as usual. Unfortunately one of the futons was broken and non functioning at the time of our visit. It made it a little uncomfortable to sit and visit on the evening.
Carrie S
VerifiedNovember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
Love staying at the guard station! The gas inset in the fireplace is a nice update.
michelle h
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
Great cabin, disappointed that the head was shut off, it did get a little chilly one night.
Dan O
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
Larger cabin than many and in decent shape. We were worried that our annual cabin stay might not happen this year due to the FS cutbacks but soo far so good. Cabin is quite well stocked with cooking items. Refrigerator is working but I suggest setting it at 2 or 3 to avoid items freezing. Note that no campfires are allowed at cabin site. If you want one, you must use a ring at the nearby camping spots. Left message with FS that right half of sink is clogged - let's see if/when if gets fixed!
Patricia H
VerifiedMay 13, 2025 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
If I had to make one improvement, which is unlikely because the entire stay was 5 star, it would be the beds. The mattresses are very old, with little support. So make allowances for that.
We appreciate the the forest service has kept this cabin available to the public. It's worth every penny.
Dan S
VerifiedApril 24, 2025 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
What a hidden little gem! There's a few things that aren't really updated on the description.
- There IS a working fridge. It's gas powered, and keeps ice frozen and foods cold.
- The fireplace is a GAS fireplace now, not a wood fireplace. So don't worry about bringing wood.
- Super quiet, and far enough away from the campground that realistically the pit toilet is private for the cabin.
We loved staying here. Make sure to bring your food in mouse-proof containers, and wash the pans/bowls/plates BEFORE using them. The mice go wherever they please I think.
Stephen S
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
Fantastic. A home stood still in time. In the forest. Was prepared for much more ‘roughin it’ but home was well stocked and functioning. Easy peesy gas lanterns and stovetop and refrigerator! Definitely read the codex of guest logs, scary stories, and history of the cabin.
Chere C
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
Beautiful location
Andrea G
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
First off who sharpened the Knives? Wow that was amazing....minus the no fireplace or propane fireplace due to not working. Had a good time. Did not see mice but did notice new droppings in morning..I don't understand how a propane fireplace is used. Me gas any thing scares me. And I see it as more a firehazard..
Penny D
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA
Tucked away in old growth trees, this is a true gem in the Gifford Pinchot.
So cozy and rustic. Already booked another stay!
Location Govt Mineral Springs Guard Sta
Address:
2455 Hwy 141
Trout Lake, WA, 98650
United States
From Portland take Interstate 84 east, take Cascade Locks Exit 44 and cross the Bridge of the Gods (toll bridge) to Highway 14 in Washington State. Turn east (right) on Highway 14 and drive 5 miles to the Carson junction with the Wind River Highway. Follow the Wind River Highway through Carson and northwest approximately 14 miles to the Carson National Fish Hatchery. Continue northwest for 1 mile on Forest Road 3065 to the entrance for Government Mineral Springs recreation site.
From approximately April 15 to November 1, the cabin is usually accessible by vehicle. During the winter season, the cabin is a half-mile trek by skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles from the parking area.
Sno-Park permits are required from December 1 through April 1 for each vehicle. Washington Sno-Park passes are required for Washington State vehicles.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.8812 / -121.993
Elevation: 379 feet
Policies & Rules
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No potable water at this site |
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Entry to the cabin is by a key stored in a lock box; the combination to the lock box is given in your confirmation letter |
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Please contact the Ranger District at (509) 395-3400 prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit |
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In the event of a heavy snowfall, guests may not be able to access the Sno-Park or could get stranded; the Forest Service does not plow the road to the Sno-Park; those with existing reservations are advised to check weather conditions close to their reservation date and plan accordingly; refund requests will be honored if the Sno-Park is inaccessible. |
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The Sno-Park parking is not the turnaround at the end of Forest Road 3065; it is on the sides of the road leading up to the turnaround; tickets will be issued to visitors who park in the turn-around |
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Pets are not allowed at this facility |
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Camping is prohibited at the guard station |
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Pack out all food and garbage and clean the facility before you leave |
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Doors and windows should be locked and all personal items removed upon departure |
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The guard station is a non-smoking facility |
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Learn more about Gifford-Pinchot National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
