Forest Glen Guard Station
Forest Glen Guard Station is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.36694, -123.31694
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Hunting, Photography, Swimming Site, Tubing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530) 623-2121
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Forest Glen Guard Station
Overview 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. Visitors can relax on the front porch and enjoy the tranquil surroundings from mid-April to the beginning of December. Recreation The South Fork National Recreational Trail can be accessed one and a half miles up the road from the cabin, or from the Scott Flat Campground when conditions permit crossing the swinging footbridge. The trail is 21 miles long, but the first 7.2-miles that parallel the South Fork Trinity River are the most traversed. The trail offers numerous scenic views. Visitors may also want to drive to Ruth Lake for a picnic and additional hiking, which is about a 45 minute drive west of the cabin. Visitors can find a few excellent swimming holes on the South Fork Trinity River. Facilities The cabin has electricity. The lower level has a living area with two barrel chairs and a double futon, along with a large kitchen area equipped with a cook stove and refrigerator, dining table, and chairs. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and utensils. There is an indoor bathroom with flush toilet. There are 4 twin beds, and a double futon, and sleeping bags can be placed on the floor to accommodate a total of eight people in the cabin. Visito
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 32 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 148 designated routes (395 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hell Gate Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | $12 | — |
| Hell Gate Cg-F | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Scott Flat Cg | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Scott Flat Campground | Free campsite | 0.6 mi | Free | — |
| Forest Glen Cg-F | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Forest Glen Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.