Pro scans every minute· 119K campsites tracked

Recreation.gov has posted a notice for Post Creek Guard Station

Guests should bring their own water for drinking, cooking and washing ; there is no water inside or outside the cabin.

We read this on September 30, 2026. Read the full notice for Post Creek Guard Station

Hard to BookNational Forest

Post Creek Guard Station

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California

Sold out? We check Post Creek Guard Station for cancellations and email you the moment a site opens.

Cancellation alerts

Sold out for your dates?

ArriveLeave

Free to start. Email alerts included.

As of October 2026, Post Creek Guard Station is a campground in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California with 1 campsite. Post Creek Guard Station is booked through Recreation.gov.

PermitSnag checks Post Creek Guard Station for availability and tells alert holders when a site opens up.
Post Creek Guard Station is located at 40.2333° N, 122.9169° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Post Creek Guard Station reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Next Available Dates

Oct 6 (1 site)Oct 28 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 6 at Post Creek Guard Station. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 1 October 2026, 00:45 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Reservations close: 2 day(s) prior to arrival

Published by Recreation.gov for Post Creek Guard Station, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Post Creek Guard Station

Cabin 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

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

Things to do: swimming, hiking, photography.

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

Every site is in the AREA POST CREEK GUARD STATION loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Cabin	6

About Post Creek Guard Station

Overview

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 guard station is eligible for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places.

Guests can drive to Post Creek Guard Station, though much of the trip is on gravel Forest roads, depending upon which route is chosen. This charming cabin offers beautiful views of the nearby mountains and forest. Some amenities are provided, 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.

Recreation

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 in the nearby wilderness. On hot days guests can take a dip in the swimming hole at Post Creek, located a quarter mile from the guard station.

Facilities

This 19x30 cabin accommodates up to four people comfortably and has two rooms. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs and is fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. There are two-barrel chairs and a coffee table in the living area. Sleeping accommodations include a queen bed, a twin bed, and a futon bed on which guests can pullout and sleeping bags can be placed on the floor to accommodate a total of six people in the cabin. There is a flushing toilet and water for dishes inside the cabin. A fire pit and picnic table are located outside. The cabin does not have electricity, heat, a stove or refrigerator. Guests should bring their own potable water for drinking, cooking and washing; all linens including sheets, blankets, sleeping bags and/or blankets, and pillows; kitchen linens; and a camp cook stove with fuel. The use of portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed outside with a valid California Campfire Permit.

Natural Features

The guard station is located in the Hayfork area of the 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 Bolly Mountains in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness are to the south.

Nearby Attractions

Guests may wish to explore the many hiking trails and mountain lakes in the nearby Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness or dip in the cold water at Beegum Creek.

Rules and notices at Post Creek Guard Station

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Post Creek Guard Station on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Guests should bring their own water for drinking, cooking and washing ; there is no water inside or outside the cabin. Guests should be their own camp cooking stove . We are in the process of getting the required permits to install a permanent cooktop for guests, but it is not ready for use at this time.

Please call the Weaverville Ranger Station at (530) 623-2121to confirm lock combination 4 days prior to arrival.

Post Creek Lookout 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.

NO SMOKING INSIDE LOOKOUT . All smoking must be done outside of the building; during extreme fire conditions, smoking must be done within enclosed vehicles.

Please keep lookout clean. Due to the remote location we are not able to service the lookout between every guest.

Guests should fuel up and purchase any needed food, water, and other supplies (including wood) on the way to the cabin as accessibility to stores and fuel is severely limited nearby the cabin. If coming from the east, supplies can be purchased in Red Bluff or the Redding area; if coming from the west, supplies can be purchased at Fortuna.

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 buildings like this lookout.

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.

The cabin may be closed at any time due to inclement weather; likewise, inclement weather may cause the cabin to open later and/or close earlier than the noted season dates.

Recreation.gov permit and campground cancellations →

Post Creek Guard Station FAQ

Is Post Creek Guard Station open?

Recreation.gov publishes this notice for Post Creek Guard Station: "Guests should bring their own water for drinking, cooking and washing ; there is no water inside or outside the cabin." Recreation.gov does not date its notices; we last read this one on September 30, 2026. Check Recreation.gov before you travel.

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

Post Creek 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 Post Creek Guard Station?

Cancellations happen frequently at Post Creek 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 Post Creek Guard Station have?

Post Creek Guard Station has 1 campsites.