TEANAWAY GUARD STATION

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The Teanaway Guard Station is located in the Wenatchee National Forest, north of Cle Elum, Washington. The cabin was originally constructed in 1950 by gold miner Archie Redding, who built the cabin near Mineral Springs, Washington. In 1978, Archie passed away and his cabin came into Forest Service possession. The cabin was then moved to its present location and used as a fire guard station intermittently until becoming available for reservation in 2004. The guard station sits at 3,200 feet elevation in the Teanaway River drainage with the icy North Fork Teanaway River just across the road. It is available for rent early May through mid-November and mid-December through early April. In warmer months, the cabin is accessible by car, but winter access is by ski or snowshoe over a 2.2-mile groomed snowmobile route. Several amenities are provided at the cabin, but guests should be prepared to bring some of their own supplies and gear for a comfortable stay. You must call the Ranger Station (509-852-1100) at least 24-48 hours before your reservation date to get the entrance code. Ranger stations are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Sunday; the office is closed holidays. Hantavirus: Guests should be aware of the risk of exposure to Hantavirus while staying in the cabin. Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/hps/transmission.html for more information about Hantavirus. A binder and cleaning kit are located in the cabin. All food and garbage must be packed out. Keep all wood outside the cabin. Stacked wood may attract mice. Water is not available at the cabin Please do not split wood inside the cabin as damage to the floors can be costly Cell phone service is not available in the Teanaway area Keep the building and grounds clean to deter squirrel, mice, rats, bears and other wildlife from area Please do not let pets roam freely, as they may endanger wildlife and plants The nearest services are 23 miles away in Cle Elum Pack out all food and garbage; sweep and clean cabin upon departure Doors and windows should be locked and all personal items removed upon departure The cabin is a no-smoking facility Check current fire restrictions before having any campfires Please use care not to track snow into the cabin The key for the outdoor vault toilet is in the cabin Learn more about Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest 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.