Crocker Guard Station
Crocker Guard Station was built in 1912 as a home for Forest Service personnel, and was later staffed as a fire station until the 1980s. The historic Crocker Guard Station is located ten miles northeast of Portola, California, at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors will experience the beautiful solitude of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nearby recreational opportunities include fishing, boating, swimming and hiking.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Guard Station | 300 | Gravel | Partial | Springs | 16 / 8 | Prime |
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 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 24 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
The house has four bedrooms with ten twin beds and mattresses including two sets of bunk beds, a kitchen, dining room, living room and an outside vault toilet building. Children will enjoy the large fenced in front yard. The rental has propane operated lights, cook stove and heater. There is no refrigerator. Cooking and eating utensils are provided. The house is equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. Visitors must bring drinking water. There is an outside hand pump with water for fire protection. Guests should bring bedding, towels, flashlights, trash bags and first aid kits. Visitors are responsible for cleaning the house, packing out trash and locking up before departure.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Portola, CA, travel east on Highway 70 for five miles to Beckwourth, CA. Travel north on County Road 111 (Beckwourth-Genesee Road) for six miles. Crocker Guard Station is on the left.
| Nearest town | Blairsden, California |
| Coordinates | 39.8935° N, 120.4237° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 35.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Reliable RV ↗ | 36.5 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 3.1 miMapes Spring0.7 mi trail
- 4.3 miLake Davis Trail ↗6.7 mi trail
- 4.5 miDan Blough0.6 mi trail
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
This campground sits inside Plumas National Forest.
- inPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
- 10.8 miTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The Guard Station is situated in a small meadow near an aspen grove surrounded by a forest of pine trees.
Recreation
Crocker Campground is located adjacent to the Crocker Guard Station. The campground has vault toilets. Campsites have tables, fire rings and food lockers for $15.00 fee. The campground is the perfect place to expand your guest list or have a campfire. At this campground, hunting is a popular fall activity. Lake Davis Recreation Area is within four miles, offering a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors can fish, boat, swim, bike and hike.
Nearby
Stores, services and restaurants are available just ten miles away, in Portola, CA. The largest railroad museum in the west is located in Portola. It has a gift shop, train rides and plenty of railroading information Water activities like boating and fishing are as close as Lake Davis just five miles away on a dirt road. The night time sky offers star gazing, golden moon rises and meteor showers away from bright lights. There is some light pollution from Reno.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Crocker Guard Station?
Sites at Crocker Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Crocker Guard Station?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Crocker Guard Station have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Crocker Guard Station?
The longest site here provides 24 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Crocker Guard Station?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crocker Guard Station. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Crocker Guard Station?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Crocker Guard Station?
Crocker Campground is located adjacent to the Crocker Guard Station. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Crocker Guard Station?
Blairsden, California. Stores, services and restaurants are available just ten miles away, in Portola, CA.
Source: Getting there
What if Crocker Guard Station is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Crocker Campground (0.2 mi, first-come), Grizzly (2.6 mi, partly first-come), and Grasshopper Flat (2.8 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby