Places perfect for a guys weekend. Everyone had a blast. Lots of great spaces in and around the property as well as awesome trails and the nearby lake for fishing.

Concord Gard station was really wonderful, we went in september, no biting bugs but I could see how they would be bad during the wet season as others have mentioned. There were a bunch a bunch of wasps and hornets, the woodpeckers had packed some nice holes in the house siding that numerous nests had taken over inside of. Aside from that, the campground is very very close to the cabin, but throughout our three night stay there was no one in the campground the whole time! So wonderful and so quiet. Propane lights and stove worked really well. We brought a propane tank to use the grill outside. The outhouse looks very new and is in great condition. Nearby lake Davis was great to go to, need a high clearance vehicle to use the road. Brought sheets and blanket for the beds, cleaning supplies are provided, pack out your trash and recycling per usual.

Great stay as expected. we were prepared for mosquitoes, no electricity and no water inside. So our adventure with kiddoes went well. in the woods and close to lake. will stay again

We had a fantastic time at the Crocker Guard Station. Beautiful old cabin in a lovely setting. Quiet. We were there in early July - definitely bring bug spray. The kitchen had everything we needed. We brought sleeping bags, though next time I'd bring fitted sheets (twins) because the mattresses are covered with an easy-clean but somewhat slippery material. The phone number we were given for cabin access did not work (apparently the caretakers had just quit). I ended up calling the Beckwourth Ranger Station and they provided me with the gate and house codes.

Following the instructions to get into the house was easy. As promised, this was a rustic experience with only some gas lights (not all had the little socks still in) and a working stove. We had not counted on the total absence of running water, but we made it work. The cabin is located in a wet meadow at the edge of the forest and it was just so pretty and quiet out there. Saw lots of stars. Nearby Portola offered dinner/lunch and Lake Davis and surroundings were nice for bike rides. Unfortunately were not able to swim in Lake Davis, but we hiked in the snow near Long Lake instead and that was extremely pretty.

I enjoyed my stay here (3 nights). The beds were quite comfortable. It beats sleeping on the ground any day! A real gem of a cabin. It was built on a wet meadow, so the mosquitos could be an issue if there was no breeze to keep them at bay. I plan to stay here again in the future.

Excellent experience at Crocker guard station. Very peaceful and quiet, comfortable beds, Amazing night sky views, close to numerous trails and lake. Prepare to disconnect from the world. Laurel was extremely helpful and was always reachable. Plan to go back again with a bigger group.

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.

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