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NRSO |
| description |
Post Creek Guard Station was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use as a wildfire lookout. It is now available for recreational use. This historic station is eligible for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places. Guests can drive to Post Creek Guard Station, although the last 10 miles of the trip are on gravel roads. This charming cabin offers some amenities, but guests will have to bring supplies and gear. Post Creek Guard Station offers the chance to relish the peace and quiet in a beautiful, secluded location. |
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Turn left off California State Highway 36 onto Forest Road 45 (29N45). Continue to theintersection with Forest Road 28N36. Turn right on 28N36 and follow untilyou see the green gate on the right. Turn right at the green gate whichstates "Road Closed". Open gate, and drive through to the cabin. |
| facilitiesDescription |
This 19x30 cabin accommodates up to six people and has two rooms. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs. Furnishings include two twin beds with mattresses with sheets and a couch. There is an outdoor composting toilet. There is no running water at the cabin. A fire pit and picnic table are located outside. The cabin does not have electricity, heat, a stove, refrigerator, or running water. Guests should bring their own potable water for drinking, cooking and washing. The use of portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed with a valid California Campfire Permit. |
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POST CREEK GUARD STATION |
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75269 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75269&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Guests should bring their own water for drinking, cooking and washing; there is no water inside or outside the cabin Post Creek Guard Station is very remote with no cell phone service. Visitors should be familiar with directions and carry a Shasta Trinity National Forest map with them. Do not rely on GPS devices as they are not accurate. Please call the ranger station for more information All smoking must be done outside of the building; during extreme fire conditions, smoking must be done within enclosed vehicles A California campfire permit can be obtained at any Forest Service or California Department of Forestry Office or online at - California Campfire Permit Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more Click here for more information about Shasta-Trinity National Forest Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Guests may wish to explore the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness or paddle in the whitewater at Beegum Creek. |
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| orientationDescription |
The guard station is located in the Hayfork Area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest on a ridgeline above Beegum Gorge. Beegum Creek, which is just to the north of the cabin, is a major waterway in this area. The Yolla Bolla Mountains and Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness are to the south. |
| recreationDescription |
Post Creek Guard Station is an ideal location to relax and enjoy the view. Guests who want to do something a bit more active can find hiking and other recreational activities nearby. On hot days guests can take a dip in the swimming hole at Post Creek, located a quarter mile from the guard station. |