Taneum Guard Station
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Nearest dump station
- Bumping Lake Dump Station · 27.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 47.1068, -120.8545
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Taneum Cabin is a historic structure located in the Wenatchee National Forest, Washington. Originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it served as a ranger outpost. Today, it offers rustic accommodations for visitors looking to experience the beauty of the surrounding Taneum Creek area. With easy access to hiking, horseback riding, and off-road trails, the station is a popular base for outdoor recreation. The peaceful, wooded setting and proximity to wildlife make it a perfect retreat for nature lovers.
From the USFS.
Is Taneum Guard Station free?
No. Taneum Guard Station charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Taneum Guard Station?
From I-90 east of Cle Elum, take exit 85. Follow Highway 970 North approximately 6.5 miles to Teanaway Road. Turn left and drive 13 miles to end of pavement. Turn right onto Forest Road 9737. Continue 2.2 miles, and then turn right to the Guard Station. From US Highway 2 (Leavenworth or Wenatchee area), follow Highway 97 South from its junction with Highway 2 for 38.5 miles to Teanaway Road. Turn right and drive 13 miles to the end of the pavement. Turn right onto Forest Road 9737. Continue 2.2 miles and turn right to the Guard Station. From early May through mid-November, the cabin is accessible by most passenger vehicles. Vehicles with extremely low clearance are not advised. Mid-December through early April, parking is 2.2 miles from the cabin. It is an easy ski or snowshoe trip over a groomed snowmobile route. The road and parking area are plowed by road crews.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
