Rio Grande National Forest
Alder Guard Station
Cabin rentalElectricReservable
Photo: USDA Forest Service
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About this cabin rental
Alder Guard Station is located 2 miles north of the town of South Fork along Alder Creek in the Rio Grande National Forest. The guard station was constructed in 1910 and was the residence and office for the local ranger district. Today the historic cabin is a comfortable getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado.
Sites and hookups
- Sites by type
- 1 cabin
- Electric hookups
- 1 site
- Pull-through sites
- 1
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov
Amenities
- Flush toilets
- Firewood
More federal campgrounds nearby
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- Off Cow Camp Cabin17.7 mi · Forest Service
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- Elwood Cabin20.8 mi · Forest Service
- Stone Cellar Guard Station21.8 mi · Forest Service
- Penitente Canyon Campground22.2 mi · BLM17 sites
- West Fork Campground22.8 mi · Forest Service27 sites · RVs to 45 ft · 8 pull-through
Public recreation nearby
Trailheads, access points and public lands within 25 miles.
- Penitente CanyonPublic land · 22.2 mi to center · BLMDetails
- East Fork Road Information StationVisitor center · 26.3 mi · Forest Service · San Juan National Forest
Data Source: Recreation.gov
