Lovely setting. Enjoyed immensely.

We were very pleased at how clean and well stocked with supplies the cabin was. The futon has some broken slates and from a note on the wall, it seems to have been that way for some time. It was not a big problem for our group, but it could have been if we had needed to rely on it for sleeping space. The Ponderosa Pine out front is very impressive! There is a cable swing hanging from another big tree that is out the front gate and up the hill probably 200 yards. look for the path. It is worth checking out. Flagtail Lookout is nearby and worth the drive. The location and setting of the cabin great if you are looking for a quiet out of the way place and don't mind the lack of cell service and being 45 minutes or more from the nearest store.

Very nice.

It's a magical place to be. The swing does exist...

Very nice cabin located in a nice park-like setting. First day I drove over to Road's End trailhead and hiked up Strawberry Mountain (saw a mountain goat on the way back). Next day I headed out the road next to the cabin and hiked up to Flagtail Lookout (10.3 miles round-trip) where I got nice views of Strawberry Mountain and Fields Peak. Very isolated location means it's very quiet most of the time and the cabin is in fine shape.

We have a great time and enjoyed the cabin and the area. A few items to mention. Two pilot lights were out on the stove, This caused a significant propane odor in the cabin. The wood rats are living under the deck and are active at night. their feces are apparent each morning on the deck and ramp. That end of the cabin smells of the excrement and urine. Most window screen are either missing or in poor repair. This is a fantastic cabin and a gem to stay at. Thank you.

I absolutely loved my stay at Deer Creek Guard Station and can’t wait to go back. Everything I needed was there, and I enjoyed the propane lights, which were new to me. Having the creek so close was a perk since my visit was during a heat wave. Still, being more water than you think you’ll need as it goes fast. There are fun surprises to be had at DCGS that I don’t want to ruin here. I’ll just say be sure to read the log book so you don’t miss the best features. Note that there is no cell service so plan ahead! My GPS brought me a different way but I noted the directions on this website are spot on (which is how I found my way home;)). Enjoy your stay!

We enjoyed everything about our visit to this cabin. The cabin and surrounding area were very clean. We did get lost using google maps, it wanted us to take a “road” that didn’t exist, so screenshot the directions from the website to be sure you know where you are going! Other then that, beautiful area! My husband, me, and our 3 dogs had a fantastic time!

What a wonderful treat to come here. Thanks to all of the other guests for taking such great care of this place. It makes for a great base camp!

Absolutely awesome spot! Cabin was beautiful, in a lush meadow, fenced off to keep wandering Cows (which I saw none of) Out, with the biggest Ponderosa Pine I have ever seen towering over the sire - I called it "Methuselah of the Meadow" ❤ @ Picnic tables outside the Cabin, one with fire ring right next to a gurgling creek, which was running in late May, may dry up later in the summer. Cabin is beautiful, Propane lights and appliances worked great, the fold down murphy bed was quite comfortable. You might want to bring a headlamp or electric lantern to supplement the lights if you want to read. The propane fireplace has a Thermostat that turns it on or off depending on the interior temp, it worked great. Bugs were pretty much non existent. Lots of areas to explore, never did find The Swing mentioned in the logbook and other reviews, but hiked to the top of the ridge behind (there was Cell service starting halfway up) and rode my Mt Bike around on the multitude of Gravel road, also found cell service about 2 miles up FS-2480. Did not see even 1 car during my 6 nite stay, total solitude! Saw signs of wild Horses everywhere around, saw a total of 25 in 4 distinct herds, all within 2 miles of the cabin - So Magnificent! Anderson Meadow off FS-2480 is a good spot to look in late afternoon. You can drive down FS-24 to FS-43, which runs along the upper S Fork of the John Day R, great fishing and incredibly scenic. Last mile of FS-24 is a bit rough and could be muddy when wet, but the towering cliffs here, and along 43 are not to be missed - Black Canyon on the John Day is really impressive. I loved this spot so much I am going back for a 2nd visit in early October, cant wait!