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Crocker Guard Station

Crocker Guard Station Gallery
Upstairs Bedroom 2
Dining Room
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Front Entrance

About Crocker Guard Station

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.

Number of accommodations: 1

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Crocker Guard Station, Loop: CROCKER GUARD STATION

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Site Details

Up to 16 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Parallel
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (12)

What Guests Are Saying

Crocker Guard Station is an ideal spot for a guys' weekend or family gathering, offering great spaces, quiet surroundings, and proximity to beautiful trails and Lake Davis for fishing. The facilities, including propane lights and a well-maintained outhouse, are functional and in good condition, though some guests noted issues with wasps and creaky floors. Overall, visitors enjoyed their peaceful stay and expressed a desire to return, appreciating the efforts of the local ranger district in maintaining the area.

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Jenine B

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June 18, 2020 Stayed at: Crocker Guard Station, Loop: CROCKER GUARD STATION

5

What a relaxing place! The cabin is beautifully restored with plenty of room for a large family. There are PLENTY of kitchen utensils, pots, and pans. There is a full utility closet for clean up. The cabin is not completely fenced in, so if you have dogs that wander, you'll want to keep and eye out for them. We heard coyotes at night (pretty close), so you probably don't want to leave your smaller dogs out too long after dark. Our contacts, Laurel and Ken were very helpful when we discovered some of the mantles for the propane lamps were damaged. Ken came right out and fixed them. The cabin is set on the edge of a meadow; therefore, it is a sanctuary for nesting birds, lizards, wasps, field mice, and gophers. We saw some bear scat as well. You'll want to keep your food stored properly.
We had a great time! We strolled through the aspen groves and lava beds around the cabin and basked in the sun in the front yard. Make some time to hike up to Crocker mountain. You can drive most of the way there until the brush gets too thick. The view is breath taking! J&J's Resort Store is only 3 miles away towards Lake Davis on the dirt road in front of the cabin in case you forgot anything. The lake is beautiful, especially when viewing it from the top of Crocker Mtn.

kristina w

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December 18, 2019 Stayed at: Crocker Guard Station, Loop: CROCKER GUARD STATION

5

Love this place, great destination for family and friends. Is even great for mobility challenged persons.

Location Crocker Guard Station

Address:
Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District
Blairsden, CA, 96103
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.8935 / -120.424

Elevation: 1757 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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