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Crocker Guard Station

Plumas National Forest, California

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As of September 2026, Crocker Guard Station is a campground in Plumas National Forest, California with 1 campsite. Crocker Guard Station is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Crocker Guard Station is located at 39.8935° N, 120.4237° W.

people allowed on each site: 16

Crocker Guard Station reservations and next available dates

Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (1 site)Oct 5 (1 site)Oct 8 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 4 at Crocker Guard Station. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 08:06 UTC.

Campsites at Crocker Guard Station

Cabin 1

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Dirt road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, stargazing.

All sites at Crocker Guard Station, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the CROCKER GUARD STATION loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
Crocker Guard Station	Cabin	16

About Crocker Guard Station

Overview

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.

Recreation

Crocker Campground is located adjacent to the Crocker Guard Station. This ten unit campground is free of charge and has tables, fire rings and vault toilets. The campground is the perfect place to expand your guest list or have a campfire. Lake Davis Recreation Area is within three miles, offering a variety of recreational opportunities where visitors can fish, boat, swim, bike and hike. Hunting is a popular activity in the fall.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

The Guard Station is situated in a small meadow near an aspen grove surrounded by a forest of pine trees.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 836-2575.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Rules and notices at Crocker Guard Station

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Crocker Guard Station on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Contact the Beckwourth Ranger District prior to arrival for further information and to get the combination to the entrance gate and the cabin; call: (530) 836-2575 during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 4:30).

The cabin has enough beds for 10 visitors, the maximum occupancy is limited to16 visitors.

No tents are allowed; Crocker Campground has tent sites and is within 1/4 mile of this facility.

Pets are allowed in the cabin; please clean up after your pet.

Smoking is not allowed in the cabin.

There is no drinking water, bring your own.

There is no refrigerator.

Clean out cabin before leaving: cleaning supplies are provided. Pack out all garbage.

Campfires are not allowed at the guard station. Campfires are allowed at Crocker Campground just a quarter mile away.

Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon

A propane barbeque is available for use. Bring your own propane.

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Crocker Guard Station FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Crocker Guard Station?

Crocker Guard Station is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Crocker Guard Station?

Cancellations happen frequently at Crocker Guard Station, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Crocker Guard Station have?

Crocker Guard Station has 1 campsites.