Portion of roof and porch of old, red cabin.
Main Entrance through front door.
Front porch and two red Adirondack of red cabin.
Main Bedroom on the second story of the cabin.
Updated Kitchen

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About Forest Glen Guard Station

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.

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2026 (Current year)

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Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
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  • Potable Water
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001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

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  • 8 guests
  • Pet Friendly

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Up to 8 guests
Shade
Driveway entry: Back-In
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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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.

Review Summary

4.2
57 reviews
5
50.9%
29
4
31.6%
18
3
7.0%
4
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Jacob D

Verified

October 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

5

Great little cabin in a beautiful location. No cell service there or anywhere near it for us. We went during a heatwave where it hit 90 during the day but then dropped to 40 at night. There's AC units upstairs, but we never needed them. Tucked into the trees it stayed cool all day. Portable heaters kept the rooms warm at night and in the chilly mornings. The futon downstairs was very comfortable, and the beds upstairs seemed new and were also very comfortable. The kitchen was clean and well stocked, it was easy to make meals. There's great hiking trails nearby, but just be aware that a lot of forest has been burned in recent years. There's maps and guides in the cabin that are useful for finding a trail. The cabin is 40 minutes from a grocery store, so stock up on your way in. The cabin is next to a well used two lane road through the national forest, so you should expect to see and hear cars on occasion. Across that busy road is a road to a swimming hole and beach. The river was still ice cold in October but it was a nice place to relax. We'll be coming back.

Jacob D

Verified

October 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

5

Great little cabin in a beautiful location. No cell service there or anywhere near it for us. We went during a heatwave where it hit 90 during the day but then dropped to 40 at night. There's AC units upstairs, but we never needed them. Tucked into the trees it stayed cool all day. Portable heaters kept the rooms warm at night and in the chilly mornings. The futon downstairs was very comfortable, and the beds upstairs seemed new and were also very comfortable. The kitchen was clean and well stocked, it was easy to make meals. There's great hiking trails nearby, but just be aware that a lot of forest has been burned in recent years. There's maps and guides in the cabin that are useful for finding a trail. The cabin is 40 minutes from a grocery store, so stock up on your way in. The cabin is next to a well used two lane road through the national forest, so you should expect to see and hear cars on occasion. Across that busy road is a road to a swimming hole and beach. The river was still ice cold in October but it was a nice place to relax. We'll be coming back.

William C

Verified

November 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

4

The cabin was very clean and the kitchen had plenty of silverware and dishes for me as a solo traveler. The electric stove had 3 working burners and the oven was functioning. A microwave was nice to have. And having hot water was great for washing dishes. The only bathroom is outside the kitchen but does have a flush toilet, but you must go out the back door onto the porch to access it.
The place is heated with electric space heaters, one of which was a bit noisy but even at 32 degrees F, it was easy to keep the place warm. The upstairs has three double beds and the one I chose was close to the stream/creek that runs nearby.
The reason for only 4 stars is the location. The gravel road is the entrance to a developing residential area. Several houses are under construction and as a result there is traffic going right past the cabin during the day. As mentioned before, Highway 36 runs very close by and the lights of vehicles at night is a bit distracting. Logging trucks travel the road at all hours and the sound of trucks going across the bridge is very loud day and night in the upstairs space. Earplugs might be needed for sensitive folks.

William C

Verified

November 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

4

The cabin was very clean and the kitchen had plenty of silverware and dishes for me as a solo traveler. The electric stove had 3 working burners and the oven was functioning. A microwave was nice to have. And having hot water was great for washing dishes. The only bathroom is outside the kitchen but does have a flush toilet, but you must go out the back door onto the porch to access it.
The place is heated with electric space heaters, one of which was a bit noisy but even at 32 degrees F, it was easy to keep the place warm. The upstairs has three double beds and the one I chose was close to the stream/creek that runs nearby.
The reason for only 4 stars is the location. The gravel road is the entrance to a developing residential area. Several houses are under construction and as a result there is traffic going right past the cabin during the day. As mentioned before, Highway 36 runs very close by and the lights of vehicles at night is a bit distracting. Logging trucks travel the road at all hours and the sound of trucks going across the bridge is very loud day and night in the upstairs space. Earplugs might be needed for sensitive folks.

Daniel C

Verified

May 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

5

This site is wonderful. Expect cooler weather. We had snow at this site in May. Marble caves hike is exciting although the trail is not particularly well maintained after the burn with many windfalls in places and a few washouts. The Lilac is beautiful like always.

Daniel C

Verified

May 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

5

This site is wonderful. Expect cooler weather. We had snow at this site in May. Marble caves hike is exciting although the trail is not particularly well maintained after the burn with many windfalls in places and a few washouts. The Lilac is beautiful like always.

James P

Verified

May 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

4

We enjoyed our stay and the cabin was comfortable.

James P

Verified

May 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

4

We enjoyed our stay and the cabin was comfortable.

Miranda A

Verified

May 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

4

This was a cute lil cabin loved it but considering the price they should do a weekly or atleast biweekly deep clean on the location. Beds were comfy it was awesome they had some fire wood available but we did have to dig out the fire pit as it was very full. Overall would recommend and stay again

Miranda A

Verified

May 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA FOREST GLEN GUARD STATION

4

This was a cute lil cabin loved it but considering the price they should do a weekly or atleast biweekly deep clean on the location. Beds were comfy it was awesome they had some fire wood available but we did have to dig out the fire pit as it was very full. Overall would recommend and stay again

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...

Nearest town

Weaverville, CA - 53 mi

About over 1 hr (77 min) to downtown

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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