Camp ObserverPost Creek Guard Station
Camp site features
Across 1 camp site:
- Pets allowed: all 1 sites
- Largest party: 6 people
Directions
From I-5, take California State Highway 36 West. From US-101 take California State Highway 36 East. Once on CA-36, there are two options. Option 1 is a bit longer but the majority of the trip is on paved Forest roads. Option 2 is shorter, but all of the trip is on gravel Forest roads. Call the Ranger Station before you go for more information on road conditions. DO NOT rely on any sort of GPS devices or online mapping programs to get you to Post Creek Guard Station. They are not accurate and may get you lost. There is no cell service at the cabin or on the roads leading to it. Make sure you have accurate directions before leaving home.
Option 1 - From CA-36, turn south (left if coming from the east; right if coming from the west) onto Forest Road 30 (29N30), also known as Wild Mad Road. Follow Forest Road 30 until it intersects with Forest Road 35 at Pine Root Saddle (approximately 8 miles). Turn left on Forest Road 35. Continue on Forest Road 35 until it intersects with Forest Road 28N10 (approximately 11 miles; if you get to Stuart Gap, you have gone just slightly too far). All roads are paved until this point where the roads become gravel. Turn left on Forest Road 28N10. Go less than a mile and turn right on Forest Road 28N36 - watch carefully for this junction and do not miss it! Continue on Forest Road 28N36 for approximately 4 miles). You will drive through private property and then over Post Creek about 1/4 mile from the cabin. Turn south at the green gate which states "Road Closed". Open gate, and drive through to the cabin.
Option 2 - From CA-36, turn south (left if coming from the east; right if coming from the west) onto Forest Road 45 (29N45), also known as Tedoc Road. This is a gravel road. Continue to the intersection with Forest Road 28N36 (approximately 12.5 miles). At the intersection of the 27N13, 28N05, and 29N45 roads, be sure to verr to the right to stay on the 29N45 road. Turn right on 28N36 and follow it until you see the green gate on the right (not quite 2 miles. Turn right at the green gate which states "Road Closed". Open gate, and drive through to the cabin.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Tiffany G
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Reviewed a month ago
Great place. No AT&T service. No fire tower. Limb down past post creek station. Mice in the building. One touched my foot as I slept
Serena H
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Reviewed a month ago
So glad to come back to this jem of a spot for a second time to see it's still the same. And to see the surrounding burn scars from the McFarland fire are starting to show signs of repair. A lot more varieties of wildflowers have volunteered themselves. The silence, working inside toilet and uninterrupted nighttime sky is hard to beat. The watering hole was also a sublime retreat from the heat! I'd recommend visitors washing any kitchen utensils thoroughly before using and securing food. As there were definitely signs of mouse activity in the cabin throughout my stay. Also be prepared for some rougher road the last few miles in. Would not recommend driving there in the dark if you have a smaller vehicle with limited height clearance. If you have an suv or truck no problem.
Robert J
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Cabin was amazing. So quiet and remote. No propane stove as some reviews mentioned so plan on bringing your own. Beds were very comfortable too. Highly recommend!
Thomas H
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The good: Views and seclusion were stunning. Only saw 1 other person the entire 3 nights we stayed. When you wake up and look at the view you are left in awe overlooking the valley.
For accommodations, the beds were really nice and comfortable. The kitchen had a working sink, but the water did not run. The toilet was nice, but it did not flush 100% of the time. The BBQ worked well and you cannot beat the view for dinner.
Cons: The drive!!! The dirt road is rougher than described. Our group could not get through the Stuart Gap route and the 12 mile dirt road named Tedoc took 2.5 hours. We came in late on the first night and it felt like an adventure.
Water: Typically we use non potable water for dishes but the water didn’t work. Needed to pull some water from the swimming hole.
Final thoughts: Make sure you book this for at least 3 nights. The drive out is a battle but can be made with an SUV. Don’t let the photo of the Porsche fool you. The family really enjoyed it. It’s worth exploring once.
Rebecca S
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Reviewed a year ago
Incredible spot! We took Tedoc Road (option 2) up and it was one of the best maintained forest service roads I have ever driven on. The cabin was very clean and we saw/heard no signs of mice although we did not open the silverware drawers (ignorance is bliss). The views and stars from the cabin were amazing! There are a few wasp nests in the entrance to the cabin and a couple were hanging around the gate, so be mindful when you pull the pin to open the gate. Will definitely be planning to return for a longer stay to check out more of the hiking in the area. Thank you USFS!!!!
Donald E
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Reviewed a year ago
Well equipped guard station with beautiful views of the surrounding forests and mountains. Quiet and secluded area that takes you up winding gravel roads for a couple hours. Guests afraid of heights and those with low clearance vehicles might steer clear of the challenging drive. It’s really worth the extra effort as long as you’re patient and have all your food and drinking water.
