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Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · White River National Forest Fees: $50 per night Status: none Reservations: Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov . Reservations must be made 1 day ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance. Overview Piney Guard Station is a rustic cabin that was constructed in the 1930s as a work station for Forest Service crews. This 14 by 22-ft. structure has a single room and is built from logs. It is open both summer and winter with spring and late fall closures. Recreation The cabin is conveniently located in an area offering a variety of year-round recreational activities. The Forest Service road leading to the cabin is used by mountain bikers, hikers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. This area is popular for hunting big and small game, game birds and waterfowl. Facilities Piney Guard Station can sleep up to four people. It contains a bunk bed, two cots, storage cabinets, a table and benches, and a woodstove. Skillet, dishware and utensils are provided. A two burner stove and lantern are provided. These require 16.4-oz. propane cylinder bottles, which are not… Getting there: Take I-70 east from Grand Junction, CO, about 126 miles or heading west from Denver about 119 miles to exit 157. Take Highway 131 north through the town of Wolcott about 5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road #700 (Muddy Pass Road). From this location, you must follow seasonal access directions to the cabin, as detailed below: Winter season Accessing the cabin during the winter season ( November 23rd - May 20th ) depends on snowpack. If the snowpack is minimal, you may be able to use a high… Phone: 970-827-5715 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233927 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS
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