Reviews for this site — GMS, Loop: AREA GOVT MINERAL SPRINGS GUARD STA

4.2
(59 reviews)

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Albert I Verified
Stayed date
Sep 2026

The immediate area around the cabin and the surrounding valley along Trapper Creek is an old growth forest. Nearby there is access to hiking trails in the Trapper Creek Wilderness and trails in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Rachel L Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2026

It was peaceful, clean, well kept, and a lovely experience I'd recommend.

Julia H Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2026

We (4 adults + 2 kiddos) had a great time at this lovely cabin. We brought plenty of drinking water and filled up jugs at the stream for washing dishes. No fridge is colder than a NFS propane fridge! Plenty of pots & pans for cooking (too many for the cabinet), knives in need of sharpening (but that's to be expected), and enough plates/bowl to get by. If you are particular about mugs, bring your own (or fight over the one big one). We always camp with our gooseneck kettle, so coffee service was on point. We used one of the futons, in addition to all the beds upstairs, and found it fine. The nearby stream is perfect for summer exploration and cold soaking and in early July there were tons of berries (salmonberries, huckleberries, teeny tiny strawberries, trailing blackberries, blackcap raspberries). Huge, gorgeous trees nearby, and deep deep quiet at night.

Ray P Verified
Stayed date
Jun 2026

Great location for hiking and exploring. Very quiet. Comfortable cabin, but could use a good deep clean and replacement of the gas lantern mantles. FYI, there is a gas powered fridge and freezer! Would definitely stay there again!

James T Verified
Stayed date
Jun 2026

The setting in national forest was great. We enjoyed walking around the woods. The cabin was clean, but needed some repairs, main the gas leak at the fireplace. Someone left the gas main on, so we smelled gas when we entered. After shutting off the gas main we left the windows open to clear the gas. It was fine after that. The campground itself seemed pretty dead.

Katharine H Verified
Stayed date
Jun 2026

The cabin was clean and well-maintained, and the kitchen has all the necessary items, including some large empty containers you could fill at the creek for washing water. Heat was already off for the summer, and there is definitely a lingering propane leak in the living room that makes you want to keep a window cracked--not a problem if it's warm enough outside. Thanks to FS staff and other visitors who all do their part to keep this a pleasant and welcoming place to stay. We'll be back!

Mike V Verified
Stayed date
May 2026

Had a great time, was a clean cozy experience. Definitely plan on going back

Cari A Verified
Stayed date
Mar 2026

Nice and peaceful as usual. Unfortunately one of the futons was broken and non functioning at the time of our visit. It made it a little uncomfortable to sit and visit on the evening.

Carrie S Verified
Stayed date
Nov 2025

Love staying at the guard station! The gas inset in the fireplace is a nice update.

michelle h Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2025

Great cabin, disappointed that the head was shut off, it did get a little chilly one night.