Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251855
When Crocker Guard Station reopens
Crocker Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 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 – Oct 18, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 31 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026): 19 open for online reservation · 9 reserved · 2 closed · 1 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
38.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 19 of 31 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 18, 2026Not open online38.7%
Open site-nights19 / 31
Reserved (of online inventory)9 / 28
Weekday openings13
Weekend openings6
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 13 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 11 of 18 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 |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Crocker Guard Station | 19 |
This site currently has 19 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
19 open site-nights across 1 site at Crocker Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 3 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site Crocker Guard Station.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Guard Station | 24 ft | None | 19 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +7 more |
About Crocker Guard Station
Overview
Crocker Guard Station was built in 1912 as a home for Forest Service personnel, and was later staffed as a fire station until the 1980s. The historic Crocker Guard Station is located ten miles northeast of Portola, California, at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors will experience the beautiful solitude of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nearby recreational opportunities include fishing, boating, swimming and hiking.
Recreation
Crocker Campground is located adjacent to the Crocker Guard Station. The campground has vault toilets. Campsites have tables, fire rings and food lockers for $15.00 fee.. The campground is the perfect place to expand your guest list or have a campfire. At this campground, hunting is a popular fall activity.
Lake Davis Recreation Area is within four miles, offering a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors can fish, boat, swim, bike and hike.
Facilities
The house has four bedrooms with ten twin beds and mattresses including two sets of bunk beds, a kitchen, dining room, living room and an outside vault toilet building. Children will enjoy the large fenced in front yard. The rental has propane operated lights, cook stove and heater. There is no refrigerator. Cooking and eating utensils are provided. The house is equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. Visitors must bring drinking water. There is an outside hand pump with water for fire protection. Guests should bring bedding, towels, flashlights, trash bags and first aid kits. Visitors are responsible for cleaning the house, packing out trash and locking up before departure.
Natural Features
The Guard Station is situated in a small meadow near an aspen grove surrounded by a forest of pine trees.
Nearby Attractions
Stores, services and restaurants are available just ten miles away, in Portola, CA.
The largest railroad museum in the west is located in Portola. It has a gift shop, train rides and plenty of railroading information
Water activities like boating and fishing are as close as Lake Davis just five miles away on a dirt road.
The night time sky offers star gazing, golden moon rises and meteor showers away from bright lights. There is some light pollution from Reno.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 24 ftNo hookups1 shadedSpringsPets OKMax party 16
Getting there
From Portola, CA, travel east on Highway 70 for five miles to Beckwourth, CA. Travel north on County Road 111 (Beckwourth-Genesee Road) for six miles. Crocker Guard Station is on the left.
Plumas National Forest - Beckwourth Ranger District, Blairsden, CA 96103530-832-1076
CampingFishingHiking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251855 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-251855 · Crocker Guard Station · Blairsden CA12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Crocker Guard Station?
Reservations for Crocker Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. 19 of 31 tracked site-nights are currently open (61.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 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 Crocker Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 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 Crocker Guard Station?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site Crocker Guard Station. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Crocker Guard Station fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 24 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Crocker Guard Station?
October 2026, with 11 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 18.
When is the next open date at Crocker Guard Station?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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