About Forest Glen Guard Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Kitchen
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
- 8 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Reviews (57)
What Guests Are Saying
Forest Glen Guard Station offers a beautiful, rustic setting with comfortable accommodations, including a well-equipped kitchen and pleasant amenities like air conditioning. Guests appreciate the stunning location near the Trinity River and enjoy the nearby swimming hole and hiking trails. While some areas have been affected by fire damage, visitors value the memories and experiences created at this long-loved destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Forest Glen Guard Station offers a beautiful, rustic setting with comfortable accommodations, including a well-equipped kitchen and pleasant amenities like air conditioning. Guests appreciate the stunning location near the Trinity River and enjoy the nearby swimming hole and hiking trails. While some areas have been affected by fire damage, visitors value the memories and experiences created at this long-loved destination.
Review Summary
James P
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
Recent changes to the cabin are nice. New mattresses big enough for adults and new flooring in the kitchen.
James P
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
Recent changes to the cabin are nice. New mattresses big enough for adults and new flooring in the kitchen.
Bonnie T
VerifiedMay 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
This is a cute cabin. I love the river noise. The picturesque Trinity river is so rejuvenating.
Bonnie T
VerifiedMay 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
This is a cute cabin. I love the river noise. The picturesque Trinity river is so rejuvenating.
Jaclyne K
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
First thing is the new keypad entry instead of the combo lock that has been on the door for 20 years. It was a surprise to me. It is a good thing my friend is familiar with keypads on other facilities. Also, the keypad is rather high to the right of the back door.
Once we got in, the cabin is great and has had a recent upgrade. New floors, nice beds upstairs. John, who did the work is a friend and he did a great job. We do love this cabin even though fire has burned all around.
Jaclyne K
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
First thing is the new keypad entry instead of the combo lock that has been on the door for 20 years. It was a surprise to me. It is a good thing my friend is familiar with keypads on other facilities. Also, the keypad is rather high to the right of the back door.
Once we got in, the cabin is great and has had a recent upgrade. New floors, nice beds upstairs. John, who did the work is a friend and he did a great job. We do love this cabin even though fire has burned all around.
Michael M
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
The cabin was clean and cute. Loved the sound of the creek which is about 30 ft from the cabin. Beds were comfortable. Unfortunately, a fairly recent forest fire burned near the cabin... so most of the surrounding forest is charred. In spite of that we enjoyed this wonderful place.
Michael M
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
The cabin was clean and cute. Loved the sound of the creek which is about 30 ft from the cabin. Beds were comfortable. Unfortunately, a fairly recent forest fire burned near the cabin... so most of the surrounding forest is charred. In spite of that we enjoyed this wonderful place.
astrid d
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
I live near by and I love renting this cabin every few years. It's always a great experience and I could tell that some awesome improvements had been made since my last visit. However the upstairs smelled so badly from the floors being varnished, we got headaches from being upstairs after only a few minutes. The windows upstairs are small and even though some appliances had been installed to help with air circulation, there isn't enough air circulation to ventilate the rooms and reduce the fumes. It is honestly unsafe for anyone to sleep upstairs at this time. To not be able to use the bedrooms was very disappointing, otherwise I'd give the cabin five stars!
Our only other issue was trying to find the lock box with the key for the back door, it took 5 of us to figure that one out.. and the front door locks automatically unless you turn the deadbolt to the unlock position.
The cabin was fully stocked with every dish you could need, even a French press and lots of other coffee making accessories. We slept on the futon couch in the living room which was great, and it seemed that the other two beds were very comfy also.
Even with the issues, I very much appreciate being able to rent this cabin, and I look forward to my next visit.
astrid d
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION
I live near by and I love renting this cabin every few years. It's always a great experience and I could tell that some awesome improvements had been made since my last visit. However the upstairs smelled so badly from the floors being varnished, we got headaches from being upstairs after only a few minutes. The windows upstairs are small and even though some appliances had been installed to help with air circulation, there isn't enough air circulation to ventilate the rooms and reduce the fumes. It is honestly unsafe for anyone to sleep upstairs at this time. To not be able to use the bedrooms was very disappointing, otherwise I'd give the cabin five stars!
Our only other issue was trying to find the lock box with the key for the back door, it took 5 of us to figure that one out.. and the front door locks automatically unless you turn the deadbolt to the unlock position.
The cabin was fully stocked with every dish you could need, even a French press and lots of other coffee making accessories. We slept on the futon couch in the living room which was great, and it seemed that the other two beds were very comfy also.
Even with the issues, I very much appreciate being able to rent this cabin, and I look forward to my next visit.
Location & Directions for Forest Glen Guard Station
Weaverville Ranger Station, Weaverville, CA 96093 United States
Elevation: 766 ft
Getting There
<p>Please note: Do NOT rely on GPS systems, particularly those on phones, as this can result in you being led off track onto Forest roads that cannot be traversed with all vehicle types. The cabin is off of a major Northern California Highway; the...
Please note: Do NOT rely on GPS systems, particularly those on phones, as this can result in you being led off track onto Forest roads that cannot be traversed with all vehicle types. The cabin is off of a major Northern California Highway; there is no appropriate or direct route via gravel or dirt forest roads, except for the very short traverse to the cabin on the 1S26 Road directly off of CA-36.
Coming from the south on I-5, take California State Highway 36 West at Red Bluff. Continue on CA-36 West for approximately 75 mi to Forest Glen. Pass Forest Glen Campground on the north (right), cross the South Fork Trinity River Bridge and turn south (left) directly after crossing the bridge onto Forest Road 1S26.
Coming from the north on I-5, take either California State Highway 36 West (directions above) or California State Highway 299 West (follow signs from I-5). Once on CA-299, go west for approximately 37 mi. Turn south (left) on CA-3 directly before Douglas City. Follow CA-3 South for approximately 35 mi (passing through Hayfork) to the junction of CA-3 and CA-36. Turn west (right) on CA-36 and continue to Forest Glen. Pass Forest Glen Campground on the north (right), cross the South Fork Trinity River Bridge and turn south (left) directly after crossing the bridge onto Forest Road 1S26.
Coming from the west on US-101, take California State Highway 36 East. Continue on CA-36 East for approximately 60 mi toward Forest Glen. Turn south (right) on Forest Road 1S26 directly before crossing the South Fork Trinity River Bridge.
The Forest Glen Guard Station is the first cabin on the right.
Highway access
Forest Glen Guard Station is accessible via California State Highway 36, which connects to Interstate 5 to the south and US-101 to the west. The station is also reachable from California State Highway 299, which connects to CA-3.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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