I went hiking over in the Snow Creek area on the PCT this past weekend. I took some photos.
I wonder if part of the problem is that the DWA itself isn't clear on where the property line is. Both the
US Forest Service and the USGS topo maps show the Caretaker's Cabin as being in Section 28, on public land. You'll have to scroll around and zoom in to see it. I've marked it with a red flag.
Now, take a look at this photo.

The property line is
south (to the right) of the Caretaker's cabin, but they've erected a fence (I've circled the gate on the fence)
north (to the left) of the Caretaker's cabin.
HJ