Crocker Guard Station

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Plumas National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Plumas National Forest Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Reservations: Click Here for important information you should know before making your reservation. - Sites can be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.Recreation.gov 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… 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. Rules: - 14 day limit - Campfires are not allowed Phone: 530-832-1076 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251855 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: OIP