Cabin History: Poso Station Cabin was constructed in 1933 near the small town of Posey to provide a residence for fire patrolmen stationed in that area. In the 1980's, the station was abandoned. The cabin is single story and consists of 1 bedroom with 2 small closets, 1 bathroom, and 1 common room/kitchen. No original light fixtures, wiring, flooring, or bath fixtures remain. The interior has been modified with paneling, modern sliding glass windows, and modern counter tops in food preparation area. The exterior is constructed of board and batten style paneling nailed to a standard wooden frame, apparently replacing the standard lapped board siding.
Recreation Use: Overnight use of Poso Station Cabin and its facilities is available for individuals, families and groups of 10 or less. If you plan on being a larger group, specific arrangements will need to be made and fees adjusted accordingly. The cabin is equipped with a stove and refrigerator, wall heater, double hide-a-bed couch, queen bed and twin bed, all with mattresses, and a small bathroom complete with a tub/shower. There are also other items of equipment and/or supplies, such as cleansers, pots, pans, utensils, dishes and silverware, and a shovel and ax. Because of vandalism problems, the presence of these items is not guaranteed. There is an outdoor fire ring/barbecue, and picnic table in both the front and back of the cabin. The cabin will provide sleeping area inside for 5 adults, with plenty of room outside for tents, cots, or a motor home. NO SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE FACILITIES. Please be aware the "parking area" may be shared with cattle passing by.
Enjoying Your Stay: Plan on bringing sleeping bags or bedding and pillow, bath towels and toiletries. No food or condiments (salt, pepper, etc.) are provided, so be sure to bring ALL food items you will need. Suggested additional items would be toilet paper, paper towels, tinfoil and baggies and dish cloths or towels, and wood for the outside fire-ring. A few yard chairs are provided but you may need a flashlight, camera, and binoculars. Fishing is available in nearby Poso Creek, within walking distance.
Your Responsibilities: We ask that you bring trash bags to take your RECYCLABLE'S back with you. A trash container in the garage/storage area is provided for your convenience for the balance of your trash, including garbage. We also ask that appliances be turned off, no water be left running, and the cabin is left "clean as a whistle", just like you found it or better, ready for the next occupants! Cleaning tools and supplies are provided for your convenience. If you bring pets, please sweep and vacuum up all pet hair.
Reservations: Reservations for the cabin should be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) 1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveUSA.com.
Getting There: Poso Station Cabin is located 40 miles north/east of Bakersfield and 45 miles south/east of Porterville. There are several ways to reach the cabin which is near Glenville, depending on where you are coming from. Please contact the Western Divide District office for complete directions. You will be given instructions for entrance to the gate and cabin when you receive your permit. You may lock the gate to insure your privacy.
Things To Do: In the summer, there is hiking, fishing, bicycling, sightseeing, horseback riding, resting in the shade of a tree, enjoying the 360 degree view from your own private mountain-top. In the winter, most of the above along with skiing and groomed roads for snowmobiles, depending on snow and weather. Summertime can take you to Tobias Peak Lookout, a working fire lookout open to visitors Friday thru Tuesday, and Trail of 100 Giants, an accessible 1/2 mile trail through a giant sequoia grove. (Both are approximately 1 hour from the cabin.) Favorite pastime at Poso Cabin has been reported to be the fantastic sunset display over the San Joaquin Valley.
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