NFR-1940

Forest Road 1940 winds through the picturesque Patrick Creek Area and can be accessed from Route 26 John Day Highway or the North Fork Burnt River Road. The historic Antlers Guard Station is at the junction of Forest Road 1940, and the North Fork Burnt River Road is available for rental reservations. Built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Antlers Guard Station originally housed fire crews patrolling the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest when daily travel between remote forest areas and the ranger station was impractical due to underdeveloped forest roads. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, the Antlers Guard Station is 4,107 feet in elevation on the west bank of the scenic North Fork of the Burnt River, surrounded by ponderosa pine forest.

Forest Road 1940 is subject to motorized vehicle regulations and is closed three days before the opening of rifle deer season until the end of the last elk season and from May 1st to July 1st. When heading southwest, it is essential to take a right at the fork and reach Forest Road 2622 before getting on Route 26 John Day Highway; otherwise, if going straight, the road, also named 1940, dead-ends just a few thousand feet past the fork. The trail is relatively easy to drive, with a few bumpy spots due to washouts. Along this trail, there are several pull-outs suitable for dispersed camping.