Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Weaverville, CA

Forest Glen Guard Station

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.

Cabin rentalOpen nowReservable · Recreation.gov1 sitePets okFires ok
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Portion of roof and porch of old, red cabin.Second BedroomMain Entrance through front door.Main Bedroom on the second story of the cabin.
Photos courtesy of Logan MacLaren, US Forest Service · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
Five-7 Rx (prescribed burn) · 32 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Cabins with electric1
This cabin is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteEntryShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-inPartialSprings8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonMemorial Day
ForestShasta-Trinity National Forest
Fees$12 per site (1 vehicle and 8 people)

Shasta-Trinity National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Forest Glen Guard Station40°50°60°70°80°January: 6.41 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowFebruary: 5.37 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMarch: 4.58 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowApril: 2.62 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 1.67 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.17 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.20 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.44 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.20 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.19 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 7.24 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.0°F averageFebruary: 45.2°F averageMarch: 49.5°F averageApril: 53.9°F averageMay: 61.1°F averageJune: 67.3°F averageJuly: 74.8°F averageAugust: 73.8°F averageSeptember: 68.1°F averageOctober: 57.5°F averageNovember: 47.2°F averageDecember: 40.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Big Bar 4 E, 26 miles from the campground at 1,253 feet, station USC00040738 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 36 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 3 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Please note: Do NOT rely on GPS systems, particularly those on phones, as this can result in you being led off track onto Forest roads that cannot be traversed with all vehicle types.

Nearest townWeaverville, California
Coordinates40.3669° N, 123.3169° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Five-7 Rx

    32 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Five-6 Rx

    34 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearTrinity Outdoors ↗31.9 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗50.3 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

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

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.8 mi
    Marble Caves
    3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.3 mi
    South Fork Trinity River Trail ↗
    16 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
  • 3.2 mi
    Pickett Peak Trail
    2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.3 mi
    Hayfork
    3.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 4.6 mi
    Lake Vista Trail
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.8 mi
    Lakeside
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Mount Lassic Wilderness begins about 11.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Forest Glen Guard Station?

Sites at Forest Glen Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Forest Glen Guard Station?

$12 per site (1 vehicle and 8 people)

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Forest Glen Guard Station?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Forest Glen Guard Station open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Memorial Day.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Forest Glen Guard Station have?

1 site, including 1 cabin with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Forest Glen Guard Station?

There is an indoor bathroom with flush toilet.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Forest Glen Guard Station?

Yes, pets are allowed at Forest Glen Guard Station. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Forest Glen Guard Station?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Forest Glen Guard Station?

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 Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Forest Glen Guard Station?

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

Source: Getting there

What if Forest Glen Guard Station is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Scott Flat Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), Bailey Canyon Campground (4.8 mi, first-come), and Fir Cove Campground (4.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby