Crocker Guard Station
Beckwourth, California · 5,751 ft · In Plumas National Forest
Photos: OIP
Wildfire 32 mi SE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,751 ft (1,753 m)5,751 ft1,753 m
Sites1
Crocker Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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About
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.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
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Cell service at Crocker Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny57°29°
- WedSunny66°36°
- ThuSunny66°38°
- FriSunny71°38°
- SatSunny70°37°
Nearby camping
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Crocker Family Cg.
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Beckwourth
Crocker Campground
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Beckwourth
Lake Davis Dump Station
Other · 2.6 mi · Beckwourth
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Beckwourth share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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