My daughter, her three children and I spent 3 nights at the Colton Guard Station. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The previous guests left the place very tidy, and we made an extra effort to do the same when we left. My daughter/kids slept in the bunkbeds provided and I camped outside under the stars. (Unfortunately, the extra bunkhouse was undergoing repairs during our time there.) The small kitchen was modestly stocked with a few items but for sure I would recommend bringing some of your own cookware and anything else you think you might need to make your stay comfortable. We felt very spoiled to have a flushing toilet (especially for the three-year-old.) I brought a small generator which helped with the lighting at night. The propane stove was a bit tricky to work but fortunately someone left a few instructions on how to use it, or we would have never figured it out. There are probably birds and a few critters living in the attic space as we heard them at night moving around. I'd recommend bringing some extra matches and toilet paper "just in case". We loved exploring the old buildings and swinging on the rope swing. The woodshed was stocked with wood, but we had fun collecting our own and loved sitting around the campfire at night eating smore's or making popcorn. The chipmunks were cute, and were very bold, as they crept close to "harvest" any food the kids dropped on the ground. We made day trips to East Park and Oak Park Reservoirs to canoe and ATV ride. It rained on us every day, but we didn't mind. The cabin was really nice to come "home" to. There was a meteor shower happening while we were there and it was stunning to see the Milky Way without all the light pollution. Thank you to the Forest Service for letting us rent out this historical cabin. I would like to encourage them to continue to make this area accessible to the public and to keep the fees reasonable so that families like ours can enjoy it.

There was no toilet paper or I would have given you 5 ⭐️

It would be nice to have water im the kitchen sink. Also a list of silverware and dishes that you need to bring would be helpful. I see that you still mention having a refrigerator and there’s not one. I was aware of that from my last visit but new renters would not be and this could be a problem. Enjoyed having enough firewood and had a great time.