We're located in the mountains of Northern California. Both our Bucktail and Steel Bridge locations are less than an hour west of Redding, which is on I-5.
From the San Francisco Bay Area, we're 4-6 hours away by car. Go to Redding on I-5, then take the turn for Eureka/44 West off I-5. Follow the signs through Redding for Eureka/Weaverville. 44 turns into 299/Eureka Way on the west end of town. are a little over 45 minutes west of Redding.
After leaving Redding, you'll start up into the mountains, passing Old Shasta, Whiskeytown Lake and the turn off for French Gulch. Continue west on 299.

Cell phones have only spotty coverage up here, but they work in Douglas City and Weaverville, so call us if you go too far, call us: 530.778.3444. If we are waiting for you over at the Steel Bridge location, the phone number there is 530.623.9444.

THE FIRST DIRECTIONS ARE FOR BUCKTAIL (SOW'S EAR, LAUGHING SALMON & TROUT). IF YOU'RE GOING TO THE STEEL BRIDGE CABINS (ALPEN GLOW, CARRIAGE HOUSE, DRAGONFLY & MINER'S CABIN), THOSE DIRECTIONS ARE FARTHER DOWN ON THE PAGE

BUCKTAIL LOCATION: Drive west from Redding as described above. About 45 minutes out of Redding, pass the first turn-off for Trinity Lake, Lewiston Lake, Lewiston and Trinity Dam Boulevard. LOOK AT THE SIGN BELOW: DON'T TURN HERE!

About 3.9 miles farther west, you'll come to the next Lewiston turn-off and see the signs below, including a sign for a winery, plus the signs for Lewiston, the lakes and Bucktail River Access, which is where you're headed. Take that right onto Lewiston Road.

(Headed eastbound from Weaverville, look for the signs below. Take the first left turn-off for the winery, Lewiston and Bucktail River Access. Then follow directions below.)

You're now on Lewiston Road. Go 3 miles to Browns Mountain Road/Bucktail Access. The sign is on the right, but you will turn left onto Browns Mountain Road.
Staying on the paved road, cross the river (about 1/4 mile from Lewiston Road), then take the first right after the bridge (about a block from bridge) onto Salmon Drive.
Go one block and turn right onto Steelhead. Go to the end of the road, which is about a long block.
Laughing Salmon (our cabin) is to the right behind a big fence and Sow's Ear is to left. Look for the sign for Sow's Ear in the front yard. The driveway bends around and up to Sow's Ear. If you're staying there, you can park up by the cabin or in the central parking area. Trout is beyond Laughing Salmon.

STEEL BRIDGE LOCATION (Alpen Glow, Carriage House, Dragonfly Cottage & Miner's Cabin): Westbound From Redding:

Drive west on 299 about 45 minutes. Pass both turnoffs for Lewiston. Roughly 2 miles past the second turn for Lewiston, you'll see this view of the Trinity Alps off your right side.

As you're heading down the mountain, look for the Steel Bridge sign on the right. Take that right.

Drive a few hundred feet to the first road on the left, which is Thistle Lane. Left onto Thistle and down the lane which becomes our driveway (about 2 blocks). Don't take the right turn off Thistle.
If we're waiting for you at Steel Bridge, the phone number there is 530.623.9444. Our number at our Bucktail location is 530.778.3444.

(Headed eastbound from Weaverville, look for the sign shown here on the left. Turn left onto Steel Bridge Road. Drive a few hundred feet to the first road on the left, which is Thistle Lane. Left onto Thistle and wind down about 2 blocks to end of the road.

The first cabin you'll see is the Carriage House on the right. The picture below, right
shows the front porch of the Carriage House followed by Alpen Glow, the A Frame. If you're staying at the Carriage House, park next to the front porch. Dragonfly is located behind the Carriage House.
If you're staying at Alpen Glow, you can park in the breezeway to unload. Check with us to see if anyone will be staying at the Miner's Cabin during your stay. If not, you may leave your vehicle there. If guests will be in the Miner's, you will need to either park in the covered parking beyond the breezeway, or in the parking stall to the left of the breezeway (smaller vehicles only). You may also park in the common area across from the Carriage House.
BEWARE: There are beautiful 150 year old walnut trees beyond the breezeway. Walnuts fall out of these trees late summer-fall!

Guests staying at the Miner's will drive through the breezeway and park in the covered area beyond, or out in the common area. Follow the trail down the hill toward the river, walking through the grove of trees. The Miner's is about a 30 second walk down the trail, next to the water.

YOU CAN ALSO FLY HERE: Redding has a cool little airport and daily flights from major airports. You can fly in and rent a car or arrange to have us pick you up for an additional charge. We suggest you rent a car so you can explore on your own. Trinity Center has a very nice airport as well.