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Post Creek Guard Station

US Forest Service · California

Post Creek Guard Station in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Post Creek Guard Station was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use as a wildfire lookout. It is now available for recreational use. This historic guard station is eligible for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places. Guests can drive to Post Creek Guard Station, though much of the trip is on gravel Forest roads, depending upon which route is chosen. This charming cabin offers beautiful views of the nearby mountains and forest.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$75/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
(530) 623-2121
Coordinates
40.23333, -122.91694

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-08, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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