Poso Guard Station

About

Poso Guard Station Cabin sits at 4,480 feet elevation on a mountaintop within the Giant Sequoia National Monument portion of Sequoia National Forest. Originally constructed in 1933 as a residence for fire patrolmen, the historic cabin now serves as a recreation rental offering a comfortable base for exploring the surrounding forest. The one-bedroom cabin sleeps five with a queen bed, twin bed, and double hide-a-bed couch. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and all necessary cookware and utensils. A bathroom with flush toilet and tub-shower provides modern conveniences, while a furnace offers heat for cooler seasons. Electricity powers all appliances. Outside, guests have access to a picnic table and campfire ring. Additional space accommodates tents, cots, or an RV, though no hookups are available. Guests must bring their own bedding, towels, toiletries, food, and trash bags. The cabin is located approximately one hour from both Bakersfield and Porterville via scenic mountain roads.

Directions

From Bakersfield: Take Highway 65 north to Highway 155, turn east on 155 to Jack Ranch Road, turn left (north) to Old Stage Road (M3), travel through Balance Rock settlement to a 4-way intersection, take a hard left into the cabin driveway. From Porterville: Take Highway 65 south to Ducor, turn left (east) on Avenue 56 to Fountain Springs, turn right at the 4-way stop onto Old Stage Road, travel southeast to Jack Ranch Road intersection, turn left (north) on M3 through Balance Rock settlement to the 4-way intersection, take a hard left into the cabin driveway.