The Forest Service's oldest building in Shasta-Trinity National Forest doubles as your private basecamp. This 1916 guard station sleeps eight in a two-story cabin that feels more like borrowing a friend's mountain retreat than typical campground lodging.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 1
- 💵Fee per Night
- $75
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
Amenities
The Cabin
Built under District Ranger John T. Grey's watch when the Trinity National Forest was still its own entity, this guard station carries over a century of stories in its pinewood walls. The two-story structure measures 24x18 feet on each level, giving your group actual room to spread out. Downstairs handles the practical stuff: full kitchen with electric range and refrigerator, dining area, futon couch that converts to another bed, and indoor bathroom. Upstairs is where the old-growth character shows — striking pinewood finish divides into two sleeping areas, one with a king bed, the other with twin beds. The five-foot front porch gives you a proper spot to sit with morning coffee.
At $75 per night, you're paying for the whole building, not per person. Split eight ways, that's less than ten bucks each for what amounts to a historic vacation rental in the national forest.
What to Know
Reservations are required, and with only one unit available, this books up. The cabin operates during spring and fall seasons, avoiding both winter storms and peak summer heat. You get flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings — the full complement of amenities without the usual campground neighbors.