The Long Way
Tehama County
A fluffy dog resting on a stone wall next to a red cabin under a sunset sky.
Plate I. Cabin exterior, Post Creek Guard Station. From flickr.com
A red wooden building with white-trimmed windows stands behind a stone wall in a forest.
Plate II. Back view, Post Creek Guard Station. From recreation.gov
A red cabin stands outdoors among trees with a mountainous background.
Plate III. Red cabin, Post Creek Guard Station. From recreation.gov
A round wooden table with three matching stools inside a room.
Plate IV. Dining area inside Post Creek Guard Station. From recreation.gov
Two red armchairs and a small table sit in front of a window indoors.
Plate V. Living room, Post Creek Guard Station. From recreation.gov

Post Creek Guard Station

Hayfork, Tehama County, California. Guard station.

Details

Map. Hayfork, Tehama County, California. Larger map
Where
Hayfork, Tehama County, CA. No street address stated. Directions
When
Open 24 hours/day.
Getting there
From I-5, take California State Route 36 West. From US-101 take California State Route 36 East.
Fees
$75 per night.
Access
Guests can drive to Post Creek Guard Station, though much of the trip is on gravel Forest roads, depending upon which route is chosen.
Walk-in or reserve
Reservations are required and can be obtained through the recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Phone
530-628-5227
Managed by
Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Established
1934.
Coordinates
40.23549, -122.92562.

Post Creek Guard Station was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This comfortable cabin accommodates up to six people, has two rooms, and measures 19x30 feet.

Sources

  1. recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234404
  2. fs.usda.gov/r05/shasta-trinity/recreation/post-creek-guard-station