Post Creek Guard Station
Post Creek Guard Station is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.23333, -122.91694
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Camping, Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Photography, Swimming Site, Wilderness, 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 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 dishe
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 33 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 141 designated routes (347 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rat Trap Gap (Trailhead) | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Barker Camp | Free campsite | 3.4 mi | Free | — |
| North Fork Beegum Creek Camp | National forest camping area | 5.6 mi | — | — |
| Beegum Gorge Campground | National forest campground | 5.6 mi | — | — |
| White Rock Camp | National forest camping area | 5.8 mi | — | — |
| White Rock Campground | Private campground | 5.8 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.