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POSO GUARD STATION CABIN (CA), CA

Description

Come to the Poso Station Cabin where you can experience camping with a view! The unique cabin is available for over-night rental on a year-round basis. Poso Station Cabin was constructed in 1933 near the small town of Posey to provide a residence for fire patrolmen stationed in the area.

Poso Station Cabin is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, in the Sequoia National Forest. The expansive views of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding mountains are impressive and visitors can also enjoy a full view of the night sky. Bring a telescope for the stars and binoculars to view the wildlife. Nearby activities include hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and more.

The cabin has electricity, hot and cold running water, and a furnace for fall and winter seasons. It has one bedroom - equipped with a queen and a twin bed. The living room has a double hide-a-bed couch that sleeps 2. There is ample room for cots and tents outside, and space to accommodate a motor home, although there are no hookups available. It also has a fully equipped kitchen including a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils, and a small table. It has a bathroom with a flush toilet and a tub-shower. Outside the cabin are a picnic table and a campfire ring. Cabin users should provide: linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food, and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper towels, camp chairs, wood for the outside fire ring, insect repellent, dish towels, and a camera!

Comfortable is the word that describes this cabin, which is located at the 4,500 foot elevation. Temperatures range from the 20s in the winter to the high 90s in the summer. The weather can change suddenly, so visitors need to be prepared with warm clothing. In winter, the short drive up to the cabin may not be possible without tire chains.

Poso Station Cabin is truly a peaceful and quiet reprieve, and is perfect for friends and families to gather and enjoy the great outdoors.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Beds
  • Fire Rings
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grills
  • Kitchen
  • Picnic Tables
  • Shower
  • Stove
  • Water (hot and cold)
Less Than 1 Mile
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Stargazing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Cabins
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Gasoline
  • Restaurants
  • Store - Convenience
  • Telephone

Alerts and Important Information

There is a 4 day minimum booking window. There is a 2 night minimum stay on weekends, and a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends. This rental does not honor Golden Passport or America the Beautiful Pass discounts. Persons holding the reservations must accompany the group and be at least 18 years of age.

Call 559-539-3004 to confirm cabin combination. No caretaker on site to let you in.

Cabin users should provide: linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food, and trash bags.

The cabin must be vacated in clean condition. This includes the cleaning of all utensils, and floors. The cabin is operated on the Pack It In and Pack It Out basis. All trash must be taken with you when you leave.

Smoking is prohibited within the cabin. Smoking must be within enclosed vehicles or in an area cleared of all flammable materials. Fireworks are prohibited.

Pets are not allowed inside the cabin.

Rental Capacity and Duration:

The cabin sleeps five people. Check in time is 2:00 PM and checkout is 1:00 PM.

Getting There:

Poso Guard Station Cabin (CA)

CA

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.8075, -118.64333

The cabin is 40 miles northeast of Bakersfield and 45 miles southeast of Porterville (approximately a 1 hour drive from either location).

From Bakersfield, take Highway 65 north to Highway 155. Turn east on 155 and continue to the Jack Ranch Road. Turn left (north) on the Jack Ranch Road and travel to the Old Stage Road (M3). Travel through the Balance Rock settlement until you come to a 4-way intersection. The driveway to Poso Cabin is a hard turn back to the left.

From Porterville, travel south on Highway 65 to Ducor. Turn left (east) on Avenue 56 to Fountain Springs. At the 4-way stop, turn right onto Old Stage Road. Travel southeast to the intersection with the Jack Ranch Road. Turn left (north) on M3. Travel through the Balance Rock settlement until you come to a 4-way intersection. The driveway to Poso Cabin is a hard turn back to the left.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (559)539-3004