Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234405
When Forest Glen Guard Station reopens
Forest Glen Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 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 – Dec 1, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 75 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 1, 2026): 21 open for online reservation · 54 reserved.
Where the open windows are
72% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 21 of 75 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 1, 2026Not open online72%
Open site-nights21 / 75
Reserved (of online inventory)54 / 75
Weekday openings16
Weekend openings5
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 16 fall on weekdays and 5 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026November holds the most room. 13 of 30 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 | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 21 |
This site currently has 21 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Sep 24
The next bookable night is Sep 24. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
21 open site-nights across 1 site at Forest Glen Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 4 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 7 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5 +9 more |
About Forest Glen Guard Station
Overview
This historic guard station offers 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.
Visitors can relax on the front porch and enjoy the tranquil surroundings from mid-April to the beginning of December.
Recreation
The South Fork National Recreational Trail can be accessed one and a half miles up the road from the cabin, or from the Scott Flat Campground when conditions permit crossing the swinging footbridge. The trail is 21 miles long, but the first 7.2-miles that parallel the South Fork Trinity River are the most traversed. The trail offers numerous scenic views. Visitors may also want to drive to Ruth Lake for a picnic and additional hiking, which is about a 45 minute drive west of the cabin. Visitors can find a few excellent swimming holes on the South Fork Trinity River.
Facilities
The cabin has electricity. The lower level has a living area with two barrel chairs and a double futon, along with a large kitchen area equipped with a cook stove and refrigerator, dining table, and chairs. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
There is an indoor bathroom with flush toilet. There are 4 twin beds, and a double futon, and sleeping bags can be placed on the floor to accommodate a total of eight people in the cabin. Visitors should bring all bed linens (e.g., sheets, blankets, sleeping bags and/or blankets, pillows), kitchen linens, and bath towels.
A fire pit, Adirondak chairs, and picnic table are provided outside.
Space heaters are in the cabin.
Natural Features
Forest Glen Guard Station is located in the Hayfork Area, an area rich in natural beauty. One of its three major watersheds is the South Fork Trinity River, which is adjacent to the guard station and considered to be one of wildest and most scenic waterways in northern California. Glen Creek flows year round right next to the cabin. The surrounding area is forested with ponderosa pine, Douglas Fir, and oak. There are many numerous open meadows in the area.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedSpringsPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Please note: Do NOT rely on GPS systems, particularly those on phones, as this can result in you being led off track onto Forest roads that cannot be traversed with all vehicle types. The cabin is off of a major Northern California Highway; there is no appropriate or direct route via gravel or dirt forest roads, except for the very short traverse to the cabin on the 1S26 Road directly off of CA-36. Coming from the south on I-5, take California State Highway 36 West at Red Bluff. Continue on CA-36 West for approximately 75 miles to Forest Glen. Pass Forest Glen Campground on the north (right), cross the South Fork Trinity River Bridge and turn south (left) directly after crossing the bridge onto Forest Road 1S26. Coming from the north on I-5, take either California State Highway 36 West (directions above) or California State Highway 299 West (follow signs from I-5). Once on CA-299, go west for approximately 37 miles. Turn south (left) on CA-3 directly before Douglas City. Follow CA-3 South for approximately 35 miles (passing through Hayfork) to the junction of CA-3 and CA-36. Turn west (right) on CA-36 and continue to Forest Glen. Pass Forest Glen Campground on the north (right), cross the South Fork Trinity River Bridge and turn south (left) directly after crossing the bridge onto Forest Road 1S26. Coming from the west on US-101, take California State Highway 36 East. Continue on CA-36 East for approximately 60 miles toward Forest Glen. Turn south (right) on Forest Road 1S26 directly before crossing the South Fork Trinity River Bridge. The Forest Glen Guard Station is the first cabin on the right.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Forest Glen Guard Station?
Reservations for Forest Glen Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 72% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 21 of 75 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 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 17:19 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 Forest Glen Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 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 Forest Glen Guard Station?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 18 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Forest Glen Guard Station?
November 2026, with 13 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Forest Glen Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Sep 24. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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