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10/06/2025
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$420,000
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Property Description
Historic Creekside Cabin in Gated Forest Service Retreat - Hot Springs Canyon
This 1926 creekside cabin is part of a rare gated Forest Service retreat in the Santa Ana Mountains, just 12 miles from San Juan Capistrano along the scenic Ortega Highway. One of only 14,000 remaining in the U.S., it's part of America's first Recreation Residence Program-established by Congress and signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1915 to provide families with recreational experiences in our National Forests. The cabin and its improvements are privately owned, while the land is permitted through the U.S. Forest Service.
Set within the Trabuco District of the Cleveland National Forest and bordered by picturesque Hot Springs Creek, this unique retreat offers a tranquil, back-to-nature experience only minutes from downtown San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Dana Point.
Inside the approximately 1,100 sq. ft. cabin, vintage charm meets thoughtful updates. Features include an Oregon wood-burning stove, thermostat-controlled gas heat, in-wall air conditioning, skylights, and clerestory windows that fill the living spaces with natural light. The primary bedroom's 16-foot bay window overlooks the creek in both directions, while a stained-glass window casts a warm glow across the smaller bathroom each morning. Three additional rooms provide flexible use as guest rooms, office, or storage.
Modern comforts include the availability of satellite internet, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and a propane-powered backup generator-all while preserving the authentic 1920s cabin style. The current Forest Service permit is valid through 2028, with renewal approved through 2048.
Surrounded by pristine wilderness, this small community of just fourteen cabins enjoys privacy, shared stewardship, and an enduring connection to nature. No additional cabins will ever be built here-ensuring peace, quiet, and unobstructed forest views for generations to come.
Watch red-tailed hawks soar by day and listen to the owls hoot at night. Hike nearby trails, explore the creek, and experience a living piece of California's natural and cultural history. Cash only sale. No financing currently available for Forest Service cabins. Listing has supplements. Please read.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 0 Hot Springs Canyon Road #26
General
- Price: $420,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: OC25233628
- Updated: 3/19/2026
- Days on Market: 160 days
- Added to Site: 180 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Exercise Room, Art Studio, Bonus Room, All Bedrooms Down, Office, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Den, Galley Kitchen, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Wood Product Walls, Copper Plumbing (Partial), Unfurnished, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Stove Insert
- Eating Areas: In Living Room, Country Kitchen, Area
- Appliances: Water Heater Central, Range Hood, Electric Range
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Wood, Stone, Enclosed Glass Porch, Deck
Parking
- Parking: On-Site, No Driveway, Parking Space, Unpaved, Uncovered
Location
- County: Orange
- Subdivision: Other (OTHR)
- Driving Directions: Ortega Hwy East from San Juan Capistrano. Left on Hot Springs Canyon (at Fire Station)
School Information
- School District: Capistrano Unified
Community
- Community Features: Ravine, Rural, Biking, Hiking, Mountainous, BLM/National Forest, Foothills, Preserve/Public Land
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
- Water: Shared Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Structure Type: Cabin
- Construction: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Stone, Raised
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Double-Pane Windows, Bay Window(s), Wood Frames, Skylight(s), Stained Glass
- Doors: French Doors
- Disability Access: No Interior Steps, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,100
- Year Built: 1926
- Year Built Source: Seller
- Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs (Cosmetic)
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods, Meadow, Rocks, Hills, Creek/Stream, Valley
- Lot Size (Acres): 99,000
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Treed Lot
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $381.82
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Inclusions: Propane Tanks, Propane Generator, Utility Trailer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Outdoor Work/Storage Bench with electric outlets.
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0 Hot Springs Canyon Road #26, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (MLS# OC25233628) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 0 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 0 Hot Springs Canyon Road #26 is currently listed for $420,000 and was received on October 06, 2025. Want to learn more about 0 Hot Springs Canyon Road #26? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Juan Capistrano? You can browse all San Juan Capistrano real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.