FAHEY CABIN

About

Fahey Cabin is a historic pioneer cabin in the Stanislaus National Forest, located approximately 3 miles southeast of Long Barn, California, at Wright's Creek crossing. Built in the 1870s by Michael Fahey, an Irish immigrant who came to Tuolumne County during the Gold Rush era, the cabin served as a summer outpost for cattle grazing operations. In 1877, Fahey purchased 160 acres from John Whelan for $50, establishing what became known as the "Fahey Cow Camp." The cabin came under U.S. Forest Service administration in 1938 through a land exchange and continued to serve as a residential facility until the 1970s. For over a century, this landmark was a summer residence for the Fahey family during their cattle operations. The surrounding area once formed a greater mountain community where families spent seasonal months managing livestock. In 2023, approximately 20 Forest Service volunteers from several states, including New Jersey, Maryland, and Arizona, spent two weeks restoring the aging cabin. The structure is preserved as a historical site and is not available for public camping, rental, or overnight stays. Visitors may view the cabin as part of the area's pioneer heritage.

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Located approximately 3 miles southeast of Long Barn, California, at Wright's Creek crossing in Stanislaus National Forest.