Forest Glen Guard Station
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 40.3737, -123.3279
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This historic guard station offers you 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. The upper and lower levels of the guard station measure 24x18 feet and can accommodate up to eight people. The lower level has a large kitchen area with electric range and refrigerator, table, chairs, futon couch that doubles as a bed, and indoor bathroom accommodations. The upper level is finished in striking pinewood and has two rooms separated by a partition wall. There is a king bed in one room and two twin beds in the other. A five-foot high porch adorns the front of the cabin.
From the USFS.
Is Forest Glen Guard Station free?
No. Forest Glen Guard Station charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Forest Glen Guard Station?
From CA 36 turn south on Summer Home Road. The Historic Guard Station is on the right.
Nearby
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
