Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234404
When Post Creek Guard Station reopens
Post Creek Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 10, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 54 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 10, 2026): 10 open for online reservation · 44 reserved.
Where the open windows are
81.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 10 of 54 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 10, 2026Not open online81.5%
Open site-nights10 / 54
Reserved (of online inventory)44 / 54
Weekday openings10
Weekend openings0
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 10 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026November holds the most room. 4 of 10 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 10 |
This site currently has 10 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 23
The next bookable night is Sep 23. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
10 open site-nights across 1 site at Post Creek Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 28, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5 |
About Post Creek Guard Station
Overview
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. Some amenities are provided, but guests will have to bring supplies and gear. Post Creek Guard Station offers the chance to relish the peace and quiet in a beautiful, secluded location.
Recreation
Post Creek Guard Station is an ideal location to relax and enjoy the view. Guests who want to do something a bit more active can find hiking and other recreational activities in the nearby wilderness. On hot days guests can take a dip in the swimming hole at Post Creek, located a quarter mile from the guard station.
Facilities
This 19x30 cabin accommodates up to four people comfortably and has two rooms. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs and is fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. There are two-barrel chairs and a coffee table in the living area. Sleeping accommodations include a queen bed, a twin bed, and a futon bed on which guests can pullout and sleeping bags can be placed on the floor to accommodate a total of six people in the cabin. There is a flushing toilet and water for dishes inside the cabin. A fire pit and picnic table are located outside. The cabin does not have electricity, heat, a stove or refrigerator. Guests should bring their own potable water for drinking, cooking and washing; all linens including sheets, blankets, sleeping bags and/or blankets, and pillows; kitchen linens; and a camp cook stove with fuel. The use of portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed outside with a valid California Campfire Permit.
Natural Features
The guard station is located in the Hayfork area of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on a ridgeline above Beegum Gorge. Beegum Creek, which is just to the north of the cabin, is a major waterway in this area. The Yolla Bolly Mountains in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness are to the south.
Nearby Attractions
Guests may wish to explore the many hiking trails and mountain lakes in the nearby Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness or dip in the cold water at Beegum Creek.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From I-5, take California State Highway 36 West. From US-101 take California State Highway 36 East. Once on CA-36, there are two options. Option 1 is a bit longer but the majority of the trip is on paved Forest roads. Option 2 is shorter, but all of the trip is on gravel Forest roads. Call the Ranger Station before you go for more information on road conditions. DO NOT rely on any sort of GPS devices or online mapping programs to get you to Post Creek Guard Station. They are not accurate and may get you lost. There is no cell service at the cabin or on the roads leading to it. Make sure you have accurate directions before leaving home. Option 1 - From CA-36, turn south (left if coming from the east; right if coming from the west) onto Forest Road 30 (29N30), also known as Wild Mad Road. Follow Forest Road 30 until it intersects with Forest Road 35 at Pine Root Saddle (approximately 8 miles). Turn left on Forest Road 35. Continue on Forest Road 35 until it intersects with Forest Road 28N10 (approximately 11 miles; if you get to Stuart Gap, you have gone just slightly too far). All roads are paved until this point where the roads become gravel. Turn left on Forest Road 28N10. Go less than a mile and turn right on Forest Road 28N36 - watch carefully for this junction and do not miss it! Continue on Forest Road 28N36 for approximately 4 miles). You will drive through private property and then over Post Creek about 1/4 mile from the cabin. Turn south at the green gate which states "Road Closed". Open gate, and drive through to the cabin. Option 2 - From CA-36, turn south (left if coming from the east; right if coming from the west) onto Forest Road 45 (29N45), also known as Tedoc Road. This is a gravel road. Continue to the intersection with Forest Road 28N36 (approximately 12.5 miles). At the intersection of the 27N13, 28N05, and 29N45 roads, be sure to verr to the right to stay on the 29N45 road. Turn right on 28N36 and follow it until you see the green gate on the right (not quite 2 miles. Turn right at the green gate which states "Road Closed". Open gate, and drive through to the cabin.
Weaverville Ranger Station, Weaverville, CA 96093(530) 623-2121
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Post Creek Guard Station?
Reservations for Post Creek Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 81.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 10 of 54 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Post Creek Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Post Creek Guard Station?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Post Creek Guard Station?
November 2026, with 4 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 10.
When is the next open date at Post Creek Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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