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>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Deerlick Springs Campground

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>

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 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

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

## 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

Mary Smith campground is located off of County Road 105, two miles north of
the town of Lewiston. This campground offers excellent fishing and tent
camping. Mary Smith was picked as one of California's prettiest lake
campgrounds. Except for a large cluster of sites at campground entrance (sites
2-9), all campsites are walk-in and clustered in small groups. The campsites
are tucked into a lush riparian environment of conifers and deciduous trees, a
thick middlestory, and ample wildflowers. Privacy between campsites ranges
from fair to outstanding. Each site has a view of the lake and Trinity Alps.
There are 17 walk-in camp sites, with a fireplace and table. No trailers
allowed. There are both flush and vault restrooms. Glamping Tents are also
available.

<p>Mary Smith campground is located off of County Road 105, two miles north of the town of Lewiston. This campground offers excellent fishing and tent camping. Mary Smith was picked as one of California&rsquo;s prettiest lake campgrounds. Except for a large cluster of sites at campground entrance (sites 2-9), all campsites are walk-in and clustered in small groups. The campsites are tucked into a lush riparian environment of conifers and deciduous trees, a thick middlestory, and ample wildflowers. Privacy between campsites ranges from fair to outstanding. Each site has a view of the lake and Trinity Alps. There are 17 walk-in camp sites, with a fireplace and table. No trailers allowed. There are both flush and vault restrooms. Glamping Tents are also available.</p>

$24 per day, per site, $8 per day per extra vehicle Glamping sites $104-$125

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