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Umpqua National Forest › Tiller Ranger District › Oregon
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Campsite #1 at Whisky Camp Guard Station, OR
$40
Cabin Site #1
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 4 | no signal |
5/29
6/5
Campsite #1 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, Accessible, Picnic Table, Cabin Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (21)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 43% |
| 4 star | | 19% |
| 3 star | | 10% |
| 2 star | | 14% |
| 1 star | | 14% |
@WILLIAMM503355 · Camped on May 20, 2024 at Campsite #1
The $40/day cost is reasonable for the facilities offered, but does not allow/fund its proper maintenance. We spent about 45 minutes cleaning the site of materials left by previous visitors; there is still much to do in this regard. The propane stove worked, but the propane lights, fridge and heater we inoperable.
@DanieleE751FFE · Camped on Sep 29, 2023 at Campsite #1
Lovely site for a weekend getaway if you're up for minimal perks. The propane stove, heater, and lights were great, the outdoor bathroom was top notch for a waterless system. Somehow, they even managed to reduce odors.The cabin is well made and maintained. Overall, it was a great experience.
@LindaG8382093 · Camped on Sep 6, 2023 at Campsite #1
The grounds were amazing and the cabin was so cozy and nice. I do wish there were instructions to ignite the gas lights, but we brought our own. Lovely quiet place.
@JulyB0F7657D4E · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #1
9/7/23 The propane HEATER & LIGHTS DON'T WORK, but the propane stove does. Tiller Ranger Station said they told the website that, but it's not there, nor anything about the lights. It's was Very cold & we had a Baby and child with us.
@BennyAA1466D3A · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #1
July 5-8, 2023: We really enjoyed staying at Whiskey Camp Guard Station. It is rustic, but found the propane stove and refrig working well. The signage which helped us make all the right turns onto the Forest Service roads there was great. Take a map for good measure; best is the Tiller Fire Service map. You can see one posted outside the Tiller Ranger station. Don't miss road 46, a right turn from Tiller, marked as such to get to the cabin.
We did have mice at night, but took a few mouse traps. They loved peanut butter. Too bad we had to catch them. Keep all food covered. The clear plastic storage boxes with snap down locking lids work well for all food and utensils. Nice hiking trails and road near cabin. Beaver Creek trail the best. You will see some cars, ATV's on road behind cabin; 3 in four days.
Down side are the mattresses. TERRIBLE CONDITION. Torn, dirty, smelly, mouse poop on them. Really need new ones. We took a queen air mattress for the top, and put the two beds together for the two of us. Ok, but smelled like mouse pee. Take spray bathroom cleaner for surfaces. Outhouse was good, TP had not been added for some time. Some stored in cabin and others left some.
I would return, but if price is increased with no upgrades; think not.
Very quite and restful place. Beautiful trees, spring flowers and greenery. DA
We did have mice at night, but took a few mouse traps. They loved peanut butter. Too bad we had to catch them. Keep all food covered. The clear plastic storage boxes with snap down locking lids work well for all food and utensils. Nice hiking trails and road near cabin. Beaver Creek trail the best. You will see some cars, ATV's on road behind cabin; 3 in four days.
Down side are the mattresses. TERRIBLE CONDITION. Torn, dirty, smelly, mouse poop on them. Really need new ones. We took a queen air mattress for the top, and put the two beds together for the two of us. Ok, but smelled like mouse pee. Take spray bathroom cleaner for surfaces. Outhouse was good, TP had not been added for some time. Some stored in cabin and others left some.
I would return, but if price is increased with no upgrades; think not.
Very quite and restful place. Beautiful trees, spring flowers and greenery. DA
@zacharyg876A80 · Camped on May 4, 2023 at Campsite #1
Spent 4 nights here May 5-8, 2023. The cabin & grounds were pretty filthy. Thankfully we brought cleaning supplies. Bleach spray, wipes, paper towels, air fresheners, broom etc. The fridge was OFF & had sitting water in the bottom & mildew in the freezer. After we cleaned all the surface dirt, everything was pretty amazing! FYI: I could only get 2/4 (porch side) propane lights to work, tried everything besides changing the mantles. Might want to bring extra propane light mantles. I’m not sure how often this place gets serviced but there is a broken plastic tub on the porch full of trash, I found a torn air mattress just laying on the ground which I folded placed in tub with other trash. Definitely wasn’t expecting to clean & pick up as much as we did. Also, there are mice! Make sure you secure all your food at night, we brought locking rubbermaid tubs for everything. Sure enough every night just as you start to fall asleep you hear the scurry of mice in the floors & walls. This is currently rented @ $40/night with proposed rate increase to $75. For this to occur I would hope some upgrades. The mattresses could use replacing & maybe some additional seating & furniture but this still beats the ground floor in a tent. No cell coverage. The trails are not maintained, numerous fallen trees making the trails nearly impassable.
@ScottM5484435 · Camped on Feb 26, 2023 at Campsite #1
A great cabin in a great location.
@JillP7409688 · Camped on Jan 13, 2023 at Campsite #1
We loved this sweet cabin in the woods, a great place to unplug and spend time with friends and family.
@AngelaS2475005 · Camped on Jul 3, 2022 at Campsite #1
The location was awesome. It was very quiet. The reason I left a two star review is because of there were several mouse traps in the kitchen and we encountered a mouse inside the guard station. It needs a deep cleaning.
@AnneP3426573 · Camped on May 27, 2022 at Campsite #1
Very remote! Be prepared! Beautiful area!
@AlissaJ5375547 · Camped on Mar 30, 2022 at Campsite #1
Clean when we arrived. Some confusion as to how to operate the propane but we eventually figured it out. Everything works and is as advertised. The place could use a coat of paint and it would be nice if someone were to donate a couch to the cabin. Bring comfy camp chairs if you plan to spent much time inside the cabin. You don't need to bring your own toilet paper - plenty in the new pit toilet that even has concrete floor. Kitchen table is small and only suited for two people. Folks have left behind some puzzles, a few kitchen knives, some bowls, a bad mitten net, a chessboard, and a few pots. Loved the peace and quiet! There is a small stream nearby to get water from - not sure if it would be running in summer though...
@BrentF7020023 · Camped on Feb 6, 2022 at Campsite #1
It has been awhile since it snowed, but there was a large tree blocking the road and stuck in the snow on the last road up, indicating it had been there awhile. There are lots of fallen trees in the area but this one made it so we could not get up to the cabin. Not sure what all the other people did who had reservations even the day before we went. No sign of footprints or vehicle tracks anywhere. Forest shows signs of recent fires, but still beautiful. May try again another time.....
@DeshannaK57716 · Camped on Jul 9, 2021 at Campsite #1
Super clean and great remote location.
@DeshannaK932 · Camped on Jul 9, 2021 at Campsite #1
Super clean and great remote location.
@KariM572 · Camped on May 7, 2021 at Campsite #1
Great place to relax. All issues mentioned in previous reviews have been resolved. Gate lock was fine and we were able to access the road into the cabin. Carbon monoxide detector had been replaced with a new duel fire/CO detector. The window that had been broken from a previous season has been replaced. We spent a wonderful 3 days at the cabin with 3 adults and 2 kids. There was plenty of space inside of all of us, 4 of us on beds and one on a sleeping mat. Heater inside kept us warm as it was sunny but chilly. I would recommend that you have plenty of extra lights. We brought battery operated lanterns and light strings, we are so glad we did. The propane wall lanterns are so dim we didn't even bother to use them. The kitchen area has plenty of space for cooking and dishes work, one of the best I have used. People have left small things over time, a few bowls, plates, a pot, pan, spoons etc, but most of it needed a good washing and not something you should count on. Bring everything you need for cooking but those extras might come in handy if you forget something. Lastly, there are instructions to operate the appliances and the trundle beds, everything is in a drawer in the kitchen area. We were very pleased with the cabin and our stay. We will surely rent it again sometime in the future.
@KariM9889417 · Camped on May 7, 2021 at Campsite #1
Great place to relax. All issues mentioned in previous reviews have been resolved. Gate lock was fine and we were able to access the road into the cabin. Carbon monoxide detector had been replaced with a new duel fire/CO detector. The window that had been broken from a previous season has been replaced. We spent a wonderful 3 days at the cabin with 3 adults and 2 kids. There was plenty of space inside of all of us, 4 of us on beds and one on a sleeping mat. Heater inside kept us warm as it was sunny but chilly. I would recommend that you have plenty of extra lights. We brought battery operated lanterns and light strings, we are so glad we did. The propane wall lanterns are so dim we didn't even bother to use them. The kitchen area has plenty of space for cooking and dishes work, one of the best I have used. People have left small things over time, a few bowls, plates, a pot, pan, spoons etc, but most of it needed a good washing and not something you should count on. Bring everything you need for cooking but those extras might come in handy if you forget something. Lastly, there are instructions to operate the appliances and the trundle beds, everything is in a drawer in the kitchen area. We were very pleased with the cabin and our stay. We will surely rent it again sometime in the future.
@TomK1282453 · Camped on Apr 30, 2021 at Campsite #1
Lock shot out. Couldn't open the gate to the cabin.
@TomK980 · Camped on Apr 30, 2021 at Campsite #1
Lock shot out. Couldn't open the gate to the cabin.
@JessicaW460 · Camped on Apr 9, 2021 at Campsite #1
It was a rustic cabin with plenty of heat at night from the propane heater. The cots were comfy and it was a quiet, secluded area with plenty of firewood to chop and burn. The porch was a great place to sit and relax. A couple little creeks down the hillside for the dogs to drink from. My only worry were that the CM and smoke detectors were dead. Other than that, it was a perfect place to relax and get away.
@JeffC110 · Camped on Feb 14, 2020 at Campsite #1
Be prepared for lots of down trees on the roads had to cut lots of trees out of the way, do not drive up from elk creek side you won’t get through. Sucks that people damage stuff like the two windows that are boarded up. If you have an upcoming reservation I recommend bringing some mantles for the lanterns as whoever was there last destroyed every single one in the cabin!
@JeffC311 · Camped on Aug 13, 2019 at Campsite #1
Beautiful spot, but a little run down for the price
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