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Post Creek Lookout
9 mi south of Platina, CA · Verizon 4G
About Post Creek Lookout
Post Creek Lookout was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This comfortable cabin accommodates up to six people, has two rooms, and measures 19x30 feet. In the back room of the cabin there is a 270-degree bank of windows that face the forest, which offers a great view of the landscape. The Post Creek lookout has a nice sized kitchen, hardwood floors in both the kitchen and living areas, and vinyl flooring in the back room, or cab. Furnishings include a queen and twin bed, comfortable chairs, end tables, and a coffee table. The lookout has an outdoor portable restroom. There is no running water at the cabin.
- Fees: $75 per night
- Managed by: USFS - Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Where: 9 mi south of Platina, CA · 40.23417, -122.93057
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Creek | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 5.6 mi |
| Post Creek Station | ATV road | 0.3 mi | |
| Rat Trap Ridge | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Cold Fork Ridge | Horse | 2.2 mi | 4.0 mi |
| North Yolla Bolly Lake | Horse | 2.3 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Pettyjohn | Horse | 2.8 mi | 4.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Post Creek Guard Station 0.8 mi
- Barker Camp 3.3 mi
- Yolla Bolla Area 5 mi
- White Rock Campground 5.3 mi
- Beegum Gorge Campground 5.5 mi
- Chicago Camp 6.2 mi