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Patterson Guard Station

Built in 1921, Patterson Guard Station supported the Modoc National Forest's fire program until 1981. With recent renovations completed, the guard station is now available for overnight rentals.

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Current Conditions
Visit recreation.gov to book your stay for the 2025 season. Reservable dates become available 6-months in advance.

Reservations

General Information

July 1 - End of October

Check-in is 2 pm and check-out is 11 am.

$75/night for up to 8 persons. Group members beyond 8 persons will need to stay in the adjacent campground ($15/night). Maximum consecutive stay of 7 nights (14 nights per year total). 

Getting There

Elevation

7112

Directions

From Alturas, California, travel South on U.S. Highway 395 for 18 miles to the town of Likely and Turn left (East) onto County Rd 64. Continue for 9 miles toward Jess Valley and stay right at the fork toward Blue Lake (Blue Lake Road), this road is not maintained for winter travel. The pavement ends in approximately 6.5 miles, and the road becomes Forest Road 39N01 (South Warner Road). Continue 7.5 miles and turn left (North) at the sign for Patterson Campground (Forest Road 39N28), stay left to reach Patterson Guard Station.

Travel Considerations

  • This facility is located in a remote area far from any services; before arriving for your reservation, become familiar with the nearest services (i.e., hospitals and gas stations) and seek local weather predictions from the National Weather Service, especially if visiting during the Spring or Fall.

    This is a remote location. Access to the cabin is variable and the road is not maintained for winter use.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Potable water is not available on-site. Non-potable water may be available, but visitors should bring all the water needed for drinking and washing.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Dining table inside the cabin

Other Amenities

An outhouse stands roughly 100 feet from the front door, across the driveway. 

THINGS YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU:

  • DRINKING WATER AND WATER FOR WASHING
  • BATTERY POWERED LANTERNS AND LIGHTS FOR INDOOR USE
  • BUG SPRAY AND FIRST AID KITS
  • BEDDING (SLEEPING BAGS, BLANKETS, SHEETS, PILLOWS)

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 3, 2025