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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryDo 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
Official operating season per RIDB description
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 · 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.
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