Poso Guard Station Cabin
Sequoia National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Posey, CA, CA
Price: From $187 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The Poso Guard Station Cabin is situated on a mountain top in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Sequoia National Forest. Perched at an altitude of 4,480 feet, the cabin is only an hour from Bakersfield, California. The cabin has expansive views of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding mountains, including Tobias Peak, and is a great base for a forest getaway.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Historic 1933 cabin perched at 4,480 feet in Giant Sequoia National Monument with expansive views of the San Joaquin Valley, only an hour from Bakersfield. One reviewer rated it 5/5, noting an amazing stay despite basic amenities.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolf, fisher, black-backed woodpecker, and California mountain kingsnake present within 8km radius
Insider tips for Poso Guard Station Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained unit or tent—no hookups available Only 1 site total, so availability is extremely limited
Skip Poso Guard Station Cabin if: You need hookups—campground has no hookups at sites. You require hot water—previous guest reported hot water issues. You need multiple camping options—only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Poso Guard Station Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted as possible limitation.
Nearby campgrounds: Holey Meadow (Porterville, CA), Thunderbird Group Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Hospital Flat (Kernville, CA), Camp Three Campground (KERNVILLE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Poso Guard Station Cabin
Cell signal at Poso Guard Station Cabin (Posey, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
The Poso Guard Station Cabin is situated on a mountain top in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Sequoia National Forest. Perched at an altitude of 4,480 feet, the cabin is only an hour from Bakersfield, California. The cabin has expansive views of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding mountains, including Tobias Peak, and is a great base for a forest getaway.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained unit or tent
no hookups available
Only 1 site total, so availability is extremely limited
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted as possible limitation
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 65 north to Highway 155. Turn east on 155 and continue to the Jack Ranch Road. Turn left (north) and travel to the Old Stage Road (M3). Travel through the Balance Rock settlement until you come to a 4-way intersection. The driveway to Poso Cabin is a hard turn back to the left. From Porterville, travel south on Highway 65 to Ducor. Turn left (east) on Avenue 56 to Fountain Springs. At the 4-way stop, turn right onto Old Stage Road. Travel southeast to t
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sequoia National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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