Shasta-Trinity National Forest

South Fork Management Unit, Hayfork/Yolla Bolla Ranger Districts

Cabin and Lookout Rentals

Forest Glen Cabin

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, oak table, chairs, couch, and indoor bathroom accommodations. The upper level is finished in striking pinewood, has two beds, and is separated by a partition wall. A five-foot high porch adorns the front of the cabin.

A short distance away, you have the South Fork of the Trinity River and the swimming is great! Close by, at Scotts Flat Campground, you have the trailhead for the South Fork National Recreational Trail. The trail parallels the South Fork of the Trinity River and is 7.2 miles long. The South Fork of the Trinity River is one of the most scenic waterways in Northern California. A visit to this awesome area is like stepping back one hundred years in time. Forest Glen is available for rent year-round.

Post Creek Lookout

Imagine renting out an authentic, historic, cozy Forest Service Lookout Cabin nestled deep inside of the forest. Visualize and experience what life would have been like if you were a fire lookout living in this isolated location from May to October. No modern day conveniences, just the smell and sounds of the forest. As you write your notes, it is so quiet, that you can hear your pen glide across the paper. Built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this fire lookout cabin is available for rent from May 1^st through October 31^st.

This comfortable cabin accommodates up to eight people, has two rooms, and measures 19x30 feet. In the back room of the cabin you have a 270-degree bank of windows that face the forest, which offers you a great view of the landscape. The Post Creek lookout has a nice sized kitchen and hardwood floors. The back room is carpeted and the cabin has indoor bathroom amenities. Furnishings include two beds, a couch, and table. The cabin and detached garage sit on a ridgeline above Beegum Gorge. One quarter of a mile down the road, at Post Creek, is the old swimming hole. This lookout offers you complete privacy, quietness, solitude, and a totally relaxing atmosphere.

Rental Information

Lookout reservations for Post Creek and Forest Glen Guard Stations are in the process of being listed through the National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS). The exact date for the listing is uncertain. You can still call the South Fork Management Unit, Hayfork Ranger Station with questions (530-628-5227). No reservations will be taken until the NRRS process is complete. You may also continue to check the website at www.recreation.gov or www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity.

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USDA Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Last Modified:  Wednesday, 02 April 2008 at 19:32:48 EDT