Forest Glen Guard Station
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- sites
- Apr–May, Oct
- best months
Is Forest Glen Guard Station open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Forest Glen Guard Station, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Ah-Di-Na Area Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-10 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 2,523 ft
- Near WeavervilleHayfork Ranger District · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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.
- Hell Gate Cg-FCamping0.3 mi
- Scott Flat CgCamping0.4 mi
- South Fork National Recreation TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Marble CavesHiking0.8 mi
- Poison GardenRock climbing1.9 mi
- Mystery TowerRock climbing1.9 mi
- Rattlesnake CreekCanoeing4 mi
- South Fork Trinity RiverCanoeing5.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Fir Cove CampgroundCamping · ~8 min drive
- Forest Glen Barracks (Historical)Hut camping · ~1 min drive
- Mad River CampgroundCamping · ~14 min drive
- Hell Gate CampgroundCamping · Next door
- Hell Gate Cg-FCamping · Next door
- Scott Flat CgCamping · Next door
- Forest Glen Cg-FCamping · ~1 min drive
- Forest Glen CampgroundCamping · ~2 min drive
- Fern CampgroundCamping · ~4 min drive
- Pickett Peak CampgroundCamping · ~5 min drive
Best time to visit Forest Glen Guard Station
Best months: April–May and October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
50° / 31°
16 wet
Feb
55° / 31°
14 wet
Mar
61° / 33°
14 wet
Apr
68° / 36°
10 wet
May
77° / 42°
7 wet
Jun
86° / 46°
4 wet
Jul
95° / 52°
1 wet
Aug
94° / 50°
1 wet
Sep
88° / 44°
2 wet
Oct
75° / 36°
6 wet
Nov
57° / 33°
13 wet
Dec
47° / 31°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Weaverville, CA, 32.3 mi away at 2,058 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Forest Glen Guard Station
1 site for cabin camping

