Forest Glen Guard Station

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: WEAVERVILLE, CA, CA

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (28 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/forest-glen-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1916 Forest Service guard station offering a unique and tranquil setting with direct access to the Trinity River for swimming and floating, plus nearby South Fork National Recreational Trail.

Wildlife alert: American Mink, California Brown Pelican, Ruffed Grouse, Lesser Goldfinch, American Dipper, Northwestern Pond Turtle, Western Fence Lizard

Insider tips for Forest Glen Guard Station: Do NOT rely on GPS/phone navigation — use official directions to avoid being led onto impassable Forest roads Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Trinity River access directly across the street for swimming and floating

Skip Forest Glen Guard Station if: Need hookups — no hookups available. Traveling outside mid-April to early December — seasonal closures apply. Prefer multiple site options — only 1 tent site available.

Best time to visit Forest Glen Guard Station: Mid-April to early December — Official operating season per RIDB description.

Nearby campgrounds: Fir Cove Campground (Bridgeville, CA), Mad River Campground (Bridgeville, CA), Post Creek Guard Station (WEAVERVILLE, CA), Skunk Point Group Campground (Big Bar, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Forest Glen Guard Station

Cell signal at Forest Glen Guard Station (WEAVERVILLE, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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WEAVERVILLE, CA, CA★ 4.1 (28 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Need hookups — no hookups available✕ Traveling outside mid-April to early December — seasonal closures apply✕ Prefer multiple site options — only 1 tent site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Do NOT rely on GPS/phone navigation

use official directions to avoid being led onto impassable Forest roads

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand

Trinity River access directly across the street for swimming and floating

Best: Mid-April to early December

Official operating season per RIDB description

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Mink, California Brown Pelican, Ruffed Grouse, Lesser Goldfinch, American Dipper, Northwestern Pond Turtle, Western Fence Lizard

Location

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(530) 623-2121· Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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. The cabin is off of a major Northern California Highway; there is no appropriate or direct route via gravel or dirt forest roads, except for the very short traverse to the cabin on the 1S26 Road directly off of CA-36. Coming from the south on I-5, take California State Highway 36 West at Red Bluff. Continue on CA-3

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shasta-Trinity National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Shasta-Trinity National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Forest Glen Guard Station cost per night?+
Forest Glen Guard Station costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Forest Glen Guard Station open?+
Forest Glen Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Forest Glen Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Forest Glen Guard Station?+
Forest Glen Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Forest Glen Guard Station?+
Forest Glen Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Forest Glen Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Forest Glen Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Forest Glen Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Forest Glen Guard Station is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$75 /night★ 4.1 (28)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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