Located in a thickly wooded area within walking distance of Middle Fork
Cottonwood Creek, this shady campground is perfect for tents and small
trailers 20 feet or shorter. It is a great starting point for your adventures
into the National Forest.

<p>Located in a thickly wooded area within walking distance of Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek, this shady campground is perfect for tents and small trailers 20 feet or shorter. It is a great starting point for your adventures into the National Forest.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Basin Gulch Campground

This tiny, tents only campground is located near Beegum Creek. Partially
shaded, this is a great home base for your adventures! Be aware - there are
vault toilets available, but no water.

<p>This tiny, tents only campground is located near Beegum Creek. Partially shaded, this is a great home base for your adventures! Be aware - there are vault toilets available, but no water.</p>

Beegum Gorge Campground

This small campground has 3 sites.  There are no water or restroom facilities.
Trailers are not recommended.

<p>This small campground has 3 sites.&nbsp; There are no water or restroom facilities.&nbsp; Trailers are not recommended.</p>

White Rock Campground

Post Creek Lookout was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This
comfortable cabin accommodates up to six people, has two rooms, and measures
19x30 feet. In the back room of the cabin there is a 270-degree bank of
windows that face the forest, which offers a great view of the landscape. The
Post Creek lookout has a nice sized kitchen, hardwood floors in both the
kitchen and living areas, and vinyl flooring in the back room, or cab.
Furnishings include a queen and twin bed, comfortable chairs, end tables, and
a coffee table. The lookout has an outdoor portable restroom. There is no
running water at the cabin.

<p>Post Creek Lookout was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This comfortable cabin accommodates up to six people, has two rooms, and measures 19x30 feet. In the back room of the cabin there is a 270-degree bank of windows that face the forest, which offers a great view of the landscape. The Post Creek lookout has a nice sized kitchen, hardwood floors in both the kitchen and living areas, and vinyl flooring in the back room, or cab. Furnishings include a queen and twin bed,&nbsp;comfortable chairs, end tables, and a coffee table. The lookout has an outdoor portable restroom. There is no running water at the cabin.</p>

Post Creek Lookout

This campground has 13 sites and vault toilets. Trailers are not recommended.
There is no water so please bring enough for your trip.

<p>This campground has 13 sites and vault toilets. Trailers are&nbsp;not recommended.&nbsp; There is no water so please bring enough for your trip.</p>

Deerlick Springs Campground

## Overview

Post Creek Guard Station was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps
for use as a wildfire lookout. It is now available for recreational use. This
historic guard station is eligible for inclusion to the National Register of
Historic Places. Guests can drive to Post Creek Guard Station, though much of
the trip is on gravel Forest roads, depending upon which route is chosen. This
charming cabin offers beautiful views of the nearby mountains and forest. Some
amenities are provided, but guests will have to bring supplies and gear. Post
Creek Guard Station offers the chance to relish the peace and quiet in a
beautiful, secluded location.

## Recreation

Post Creek Guard Station is an ideal location to relax and enjoy the view.
Guests who want to do something a bit more active can find hiking and other
recreational activities in the nearby wilderness. On hot days guests can take
a dip in the swimming hole at Post Creek, located a quarter mile from the
guard station.

## Facilities

This 19x30 cabin accommodates up to four people comfortably and has two rooms.
The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs and is fully stocked with
pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. There are two-barrel chairs and a coffee
table in the living area. Sleeping accommodations include a queen bed, a twin
bed, and a futon bed on which guests can pullout and sleeping bags can be
placed on the floor to accommodate a total of six people in the cabin. There
is a flushing toilet and water for dishes inside the cabin. A fire pit and
picnic table are located outside. The cabin does not have electricity, heat, a
stove or refrigerator. Guests should bring their own potable water for
drinking, cooking and washing; all linens including sheets, blankets, sleeping
bags and/or blankets, and pillows; kitchen linens; and a camp cook stove with
fuel. The use of portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized
liquid fuel are allowed outside with a valid California Campfire Permit.

## Natural Features

The guard station is located in the Hayfork area of the Shasta-Trinity
National Forest on a ridgeline above Beegum Gorge. Beegum Creek, which is just
to the north of the cabin, is a major waterway in this area. The Yolla Bolly
Mountains in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness are to the south.

## Nearby Attractions

Guests may wish to explore the many hiking trails and mountain lakes in the
nearby Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness or dip in the cold water at Beegum
Creek.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Post Creek Guard Station was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use as a wildfire lookout. It is now available for recreational use. This historic guard station is eligible for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places.  

Guests can drive to Post Creek Guard Station, though much of the trip is on gravel Forest roads, depending upon which route is chosen. This charming cabin offers beautiful views of the nearby mountains and forest. Some amenities are provided, but guests will have to bring supplies and gear. Post Creek Guard Station offers the chance to relish the peace and quiet in a beautiful, secluded location.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Post Creek Guard Station is an ideal location to relax and enjoy the view. Guests who want to do something a bit more active can find hiking and other recreational activities in the nearby wilderness. On hot days guests can take a dip in the swimming hole at Post Creek, located a quarter mile from the guard station.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This 19x30 cabin accommodates up to four people comfortably and has two rooms. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs and is fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. There are two-barrel chairs and a coffee table in the living area. Sleeping accommodations include a queen bed, a twin bed, and a futon bed on which guests can pullout and sleeping bags can be placed on the floor to accommodate a total of six people in the cabin. There is a flushing toilet and water for dishes inside the cabin. A fire pit and picnic table are located outside. The cabin does not have electricity, heat, a stove or refrigerator. Guests should bring their own potable water for drinking, cooking and washing; all linens including sheets, blankets, sleeping bags and/or blankets, and pillows; kitchen linens; and a camp cook stove with fuel. The use of portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed outside with a valid California Campfire Permit.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The guard station is located in the Hayfork area of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on a ridgeline above Beegum Gorge. Beegum Creek, which is just to the north of the cabin, is a major waterway in this area. The Yolla Bolly Mountains in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness are to the south.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Guests may wish to explore the many hiking trails and mountain lakes in the nearby Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness or dip in the cold water at Beegum Creek.

This is just one of the views guests will enjoy while staying at the Post Creek Guard Station.

View of mountains and cloudy sky through cabin window.

Cozy new furniture in the living room or "sitting" room.

Two red chairs and a coffee table in living room.

Upon arriving at the cabin, guests will be greeted by this quaint old cabin set among trees, with a view of distant mountains and ridgelines.

Red cabin in between trees with blue sky in background.

One of the many beautiful views guests might see on the way to the cabin.

View of mountains, clouds, sun.

This is the view of the cabin from the back. These windows look out over several mountain ridgelines offering guests beautiful views.

Back view of historic Post Creek Guard Station, red cabin, with white trim around windows.

Stylish table and bar stools accent the dining area in the cabin.

Dining table and chairs.

Post Creek Guard Station

This facility has 6 picnic spots. There is no water system and it is unpaved
access to the facility. The facility provides hiking access for the Philpot
Interpretive Trail.

<p>This facility has 6 picnic spots. There is no water system and it is unpaved access to the facility. The facility provides hiking access for the Philpot Interpretive Trail.</p>

Philpot Picnic Area

Some areas in and near the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness have been
affected by recent wildfires; for more information, please call the Hayfork
Ranger Station (530) 628-5227

<p>Some areas in and near the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness have been affected by recent wildfires; for more information, please call the Hayfork Ranger Station (530) 628-5227</p>

Tomhead Saddle Campground

Campground offers 10 campsites that can accommodate up to a 20 foot trailer.
Access to facility is unpaved and there is no water system. The trailhead for
the South Fork National Recreation Trail is located at this facility.
Swimming, fishing, hiking on the South Fork Trinity River National Recreation
Trail.

<p>Campground offers 10 campsites that can accommodate up to a 20 foot trailer. Access to facility is unpaved and there is no water system. The trailhead for the South Fork National Recreation Trail is located at this facility. Swimming, fishing, hiking on the South Fork Trinity River National Recreation Trail.</p>

Scott Flat Campground

Campground offers 17 camping units that can accommodate up to a 16 foot
trailer. There is beach access, swimming, fishing, hiking and bird watching.

<p>Campground offers 17 camping units that can accommodate up to a 16 foot trailer. There is beach access, swimming, fishing, hiking and bird watching.</p>

Hell Gate Campground

This historic guard station offers you a unique stay in the oldest Forest
Service building on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This charming two-
story structure was built in 1916 under the direction of John T. Grey,
District Ranger of the Mad River Ranger District on the old Trinity National
Forest. The upper and lower levels of the guard station measure 24x18 feet and
can accommodate up to eight people. The lower level has a large kitchen area
with electric range and refrigerator, table, chairs, futon couch that doubles
as a bed, and indoor bathroom accommodations. The upper level is finished in
striking pinewood and has two rooms separated by a partition wall. There is a
king bed in one room and two twin beds in the other. A five-foot high porch
adorns the front of the cabin.

<p>This historic guard station offers you a unique stay in the oldest Forest Service building on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This charming two-story structure was built in 1916 under the direction of John T. Grey, District Ranger of the Mad River Ranger District on the old Trinity National Forest. The upper and lower levels of the guard station measure 24x18 feet and can accommodate up to eight people. The lower level has a large kitchen area with electric range and refrigerator, table, chairs, futon couch that doubles as a bed, and indoor bathroom accommodations. The upper level is finished in striking pinewood and has two rooms separated by a partition wall. There is a king bed in one room and two twin beds in the other.&nbsp;A five-foot high porch adorns the front of the cabin.</p>

Forest Glen Cabin (Guard Station)

## Overview

This historic guard station offers a unique stay in the oldest Forest Service
building on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This charming two-story
structure was built in 1916 under the direction of John T. Grey, District
Ranger of the Mad River Ranger District on the old Trinity National Forest.  
  
Visitors can relax on the front porch and enjoy the tranquil surroundings from
mid-April to the beginning of December.

## Recreation

The South Fork National Recreational Trail can be accessed one and a half
miles up the road from the cabin, or from the Scott Flat Campground when
conditions permit crossing the swinging footbridge. The trail is 21 miles
long, but the first 7.2-miles that parallel the South Fork Trinity River are
the most traversed. The trail offers numerous scenic views. Visitors may also
want to drive to Ruth Lake for a picnic and additional hiking, which is about
a 45 minute drive west of the cabin. Visitors can find a few excellent
swimming holes on the South Fork Trinity River.

## Facilities

The cabin has electricity. The lower level has a living area with two barrel
chairs and a double futon, along with a large kitchen area equipped with a
cook stove and refrigerator, dining table, and chairs. The kitchen is fully
stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.  
  
There is an indoor bathroom with flush toilet. There are 4 twin beds, and a
double futon, and sleeping bags can be placed on the floor to accommodate a
total of eight people in the cabin. Visitors should bring all bed linens
(e.g., sheets, blankets, sleeping bags and/or blankets, pillows), kitchen
linens, and bath towels.  
  
A fire pit, Adirondak chairs, and picnic table are provided outside.  
  
Space heaters are in the cabin.

## Natural Features

Forest Glen Guard Station is located in the Hayfork Area, an area rich in
natural beauty. One of its three major watersheds is the South Fork Trinity
River, which is adjacent to the guard station and considered to be one of
wildest and most scenic waterways in northern California. Glen Creek flows
year round right next to the cabin. The surrounding area is forested with
ponderosa pine, Douglas Fir, and oak. There are many numerous open meadows in
the area.

## Nearby Attractions

South Fork National Recreation Trail, South Fork Trinity River, South Fork
Mountain Ridge, Ruth Lake.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This historic guard station offers a unique stay in the oldest Forest Service building on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This charming two-story structure was built in 1916 under the direction of John T. Grey, District Ranger of the Mad River Ranger District on the old Trinity National Forest.  <br><br>Visitors can relax on the front porch and enjoy the tranquil surroundings from mid-April to the beginning of December.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The South Fork National Recreational Trail can be accessed one and a half miles up the road from the cabin, or from the Scott Flat Campground when conditions permit crossing the swinging footbridge. The trail is 21 miles long, but the first 7.2-miles that parallel the South Fork Trinity River are the most traversed. The trail offers numerous scenic views.  

Visitors may also want to drive to Ruth Lake for a picnic and additional hiking, which is about a 45 minute drive west of the cabin. 

Visitors can find a few excellent swimming holes on the South Fork Trinity River.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The cabin has electricity. The lower level has a living area with two barrel chairs and a double futon, along with a large kitchen area equipped with a cook stove and refrigerator, dining table, and chairs. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.   <br> <br>There is an indoor bathroom with flush toilet. There are 4 twin beds, and a double futon, and sleeping bags can be placed on the floor to accommodate a total of eight people in the cabin. Visitors should bring all bed linens (e.g., sheets, blankets, sleeping bags and/or blankets, pillows), kitchen linens, and bath towels.  <br><br>A fire pit, Adirondak chairs, and picnic table are provided outside.   <br><br>Space heaters are in the cabin.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Forest Glen Guard Station is located in the Hayfork Area, an area rich in natural beauty. One of its three major watersheds is the South Fork Trinity River, which is adjacent to the guard station and considered to be one of wildest and most scenic waterways in northern California. Glen Creek flows year round right next to the cabin. The surrounding area is forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas Fir, and oak. There are many numerous open meadows in the area. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
South Fork National Recreation Trail, South Fork Trinity River, South Fork Mountain Ridge, Ruth Lake.

Historic Forest Glen Guard Station in the Fall

Portion of roof and porch of old, red cabin.

New stylish barrel chairs in the living room of the Forest Glen Guard Station.

Two blue chairs and small book case.

Enjoy sitting out under covering on the front porch of the historic Forest Glen Guard Station.

Front porch and two red Adirondack of red cabin.

The futon in the downstairs living area folds out and can be used for extra sleeping space.

Couch with blue and yellow flowered covering.

New dining room table in the dining area of Forest Glen Guard Station.

White table with blue chairs in front of a window.

Newly refurbished bathroom with new flooring in the Forest Glen Guard Station.

Bathroom - toilet, sink, and shower curtain with owls.

South Fork National Recreation Trail at Steel Mule Bridge in the fall.

River with fall foliage.

Historic Forest Glen Guard Station in the rain.

New dining table and chairs

Two full mattresses and portable AC unit.

Second Bedroom

New appliances and flooring in Forest Glen Cabin.

Updated Kitchen

Queen Mattress in the main bedroom of the cabin.

Main Bedroom on the second story of the cabin.

Updated flooring, wall paint and new end tables.