Upper Crossing Guard Station

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Rio Grande National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest Fees: Fee is $75.00 per night plus a reservation fee from Recreation.gov. Reservations: Reservations and payment made through recreation.gov . Or call 877-444-6777. 14 day stay limit. Overview Upper Crossing Guard Station is located at an elevation of 8,400 feet, along a scenic byway near the Continental Divide, offering visitors a comfortable lodging experience in a remote setting in Rio Grande National Forest. This guard station is the original headquarters of the old Cochetopa National Forest that existed for only a few years during the early part of the last century. Today, guests to the guard station will find plenty of opportunities for relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado. Recreation The area offers many opportunities for hiking in summer, hunting in the fall and cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. The cabin sits at the confluence of two creeks and offers visitors excellent fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout right out the front door. Hiking opportunities are in close proximity to the cabin, extending out… Getting there: Access to the cabin is only allowed via the route described in this section. The road that leads to the south of the Guard Station gate crosses private property and is not open for public access to Highway 114. From Saguache, take Highway 114 west for approximately 22 miles. The turnoff for the Guard Station is 1 mile past County Road NN14. From Gunnison, remain on Highway 114 until approximately 4 miles past the Buffalo Pass Campground entrance. The exit to the station is between mile marker… Rules: Make sure the fire in the outside fire ring is completely out. No hot coals above or below the surface of the soil. Clean the cabin, leaving it in the condition is was found or better. Please lock door when leaving. Be sure to close and lock the gate when you leave. During the winter you may need to snowmobile, snow shoe or ski from the nearest maintained road (approximately .5 miles) in order to… Phone: 719-655-2547 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234660 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache Ranger District, Recreation.gov