emailforestsprings@gmail.com         FOREST  SPRINGS        www.forest-springs-getaway.com

Please phone:  1 (530) 337-6704   or   Email:  emailforestsprings@gmail.com


Surrounded by the Shasta National Forest, 55 scenic miles northeast of Redding, CA, between Lassen Volcanic Nat. Park, Mt. Shasta and 4 lakes.

open   APRIL  1  to  AUTUMN            SINCE 1999                         FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, ONE GROUP AT A TIME!

GUESTHOUSE  &  CAMPING          PETS  WELCOME              MORE  PHOTOS           GUEST  COMMENTS

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Deep in the backcountry, secluded and private at the end of the road (4-wheel drive not needed), this charming old farm has not changed much since it was settled in the early 1890’s at the head of the creek. Guests are welcome to explore the impressive 1895 barn and 1921 log house, built from local timber without the use of power tools.   At 2400’ (740m), it is about 12 degrees cooler than in the valley.  Meander the scenic back roads through the back woods to this secluded mountain getaway by the national forest, all paved except for the last 2 miles which is decent gravel; no 4-wheel drive needed (unless towing heavy).  At the end of the road with no neighbors in sight, you can count on blissful privacy shared only with nature, like a step back in time.  Music is welcome—bring the band!


picturesque trails
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Stroll pristine forest paths along our shady creek, thru the fern meadow to our little lake with dock, seats and rowboat. Revel in solitude on quiet walks through mostly level, varied forest where dogwood, moss and ferns interplay with old-growth cedar, fir, mountain oak, madrone and yew. Sample organic fruit in our orchards.   Flower displays, the whispering pines and waterfalls make it ideal for sweethearts, artists and writers.  Enjoy awesome swimming and the nearby hot springs or fishing on the beautiful Pit River.  Trails for challenging hikes or horseback rides link up with the Pacific Crest Trail.  For the ultimate in peaceful relaxation, we accomodate only one family or group at a time.   


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SWIMMING: Only 2 to 7 miles to secluded natural swimming spots on nearby crystal-clear streams and Iron Canyon lake (free, dogs allowed). Directions/map provided.

HOT SPRINGS:  low-sulfur hot springs on the edge of a clear mountain stream only 2 miles away; great swimming spot, too! Map provided.   

GUESTHOUSE:  Semi-secluded near forest and meadows with mountain views, it has a personal splash pool, shady sitting area with picnic table, fire pit, BBQ and lounge chairs.  The guesthouse’s rustic siding belies the modern interior:  affordably simple, clean and comfortable 3 spacious rooms plus full bathroom.  The airy bedroom has a queen canopy bed and twin bed, both with premium mattress sets.  We feature unscented cotton bedding and thick towels, all line-dried in the fresh mountain sunshine.  The living room has a queen sofa bed, DVD player with movies for all ages, air cooler or gas furnace in season.  The kitchen has a large refrigerator/freezer, stove-top, microwave, small oven that fits a 12” pizza, coffee-maker, toaster, cookware, dishes, utensils, etc. and a dinette set seating 6.  We include briquettes for the BBQ, and firewood for a small campfire in the watered lawn.  The sun-warmed splash pools are emptied, cleaned and refilled between groups, from June 15 to September 15.  A 2nd bathroom (shower, toilet, sink) next to the guesthouse is available for parties of 4 or more guests.  The furniture store told us that each of our queen-size beds is rated for a maximim of 600 lbs, and each twin bed is rated for a max of 300 lbs. see MORE  PHOTOS page for pictures of guesthouse interior

PET FRIENDLY ! An understatement! Your well-behaved pets are welcome to run free, at your own risk, except in fenced garden. Bowls, sheets, hose, and towels provided for after playing in creek and lake.  Pet friendly vinyl flooring. No dog size limit.
Huge 100' x 50' secure fenced pen with shade trees should you want to go off property to sites where dogs can't, such as
the hot springs, Burney Falls, and Lassen National Park. (Of course, well-behaved pets may also stay in the guesthouse.)

 

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CAMPING: We have several camping options:  tents alone, tents with RV and/or with the guesthouse.  The camper’s bath-house with hot shower, flush toilet, sink, laundry sink and a small refrigerator / freezer is near the guesthouse.  The Pine Grove site has a large lava-rock campfire ring, picnic tables, chairs, BBQs, 5 level, partially-shaded tent sites, trees spaced for hammocks, and a splash pool with mountain views across the meadows.

The Farmstead tent area and RV site with water and limited electric hookups (not for A/C), (no dump) has a splash pool and overlooks forest and meadow near the historic barn (no animals).  It has 2 lava-rock campfire rings, a small refrigerator, picnic tables, chairs, BBQs and several partially-shaded level tent sites.  It is less than 3-minute’s walk to the bath house.  Also at this location is Forest Springs’ RV, with hot shower, flush toilet, kitchenette, comfortable queen-size bed (memory-foam mattress) and twin bed, all linens provided.


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CAMPING & GROUP CAMPING:                          we only accommodate one family or group at a time

WITHIN  EASY  DRIVES:  We give you directions for many nearby day-trips (1 1/2 hr away or less) including Lassen Volcanic National Park, McArthur Burney Falls State Park and Lake Britton, Fall River Mills golfing amid the pines, fishing on Hat Creek or the gorgeous McCloud River, Fort Crook Museum (pioneer & Native relics), Mt Shasta Ski Park (chairlifts year ‘round), etc.

DRIVING  TIMES to Forest Springs from:    Redding 1 ¼ hrs     Sacramento 4 hrs      Berkeley 4 ½ hrs       S. F.  5 hrs       Reno 4 hrs
                         Santa Rosa 5 hrs        Medford  3 ½ hrs       Portland  8 hrs                     
    

ECO FRIENDLY:  Learn how our hydro-electric power plant furnishes all our electricity from our creek.  Sheets and towels of 100% cotton, washed unscented and line-dried in the sunshine.

FISHING:  fly-fishermen delight in our proximity to the forest-lined and rock-strewn Pit and McCloud Rivers.  Fishing for dinner also at Iron Canyon lake.  Our own little lake has a few trout overlooked by the otter; catch and release here.

FAMILY VACATION:  Free activities for kids of all ages:  fishing (we have poles for 2 children); row boating; on-property mossy forest trails range from easy, mostly level strolls along the shady creek to 2-hour paths over logs and log-bridges.  Swimming in nearby streams; soaking in nearby hot springs; exploring the historic 1895 barn, antique farm equipment and pioneer gravesite.  Tour the old 2-story log home (logs inside and out) and our hydro-electric power plant.  Everyone loves the people-only splash pools .  Possible target practice, if pre-arranged.

HELICOPTER  ACCESS:  land in our 40-acre meadow just steps from our door.  Fixed-wing flyers can land at Redding Muni Airp and enjoy a ½ hr helicopter flight to Forest Springs by Air Shasta Rotor and Wing (530) 222-0100; they’ll even accommodate a medium-size pooch in a carrier.  Sights along the way include Lake Shasta, the Pit River and national forest.  Fall River Airp is 1 ½ hr drive away.  Our altitude is 2400’   Air is usually still in the morning; afternoon breeze mostly SW.    Airport transportation service available.

TEMPERATURES
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Month High(Daytime) Low(Nighttime) High(Daytime) Low(Nighttime)
April 50 - 60 30 10 - 21 -1
May 60 - 80 40 15 - 27 4
June 80 - 90 60 27 - 32 16
July 90 - 100 60 32 - 38 15
Aug 85 - 95 60 29 - 35 15
Sept 70 - 80 50 21 - 27 10
Oct 60 - 80 40 15 - 27 4
Nov 50 - 70 30 10 - 21 -1
Dec-Mar 35 - 50 25 2 - 10 -4

SMOKING areas: on the porches, in gardens, yards, at our picnic sites on creek and lake. This is a private establishment and we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. One competent adult required per 3 children under 10.

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FOREST  SPRINGS
Please phone: 1 (530) 337-6704     or     Email: emailforestsprings@gmail.com

P.O. Box 176, Big Bend, CA 96011