Fitton Guard Station Cabin

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Rio Grande National Forest, 13308 US Highway 160
Del Norte, CO 81132

Overview

Fitton Guard Station is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,600 feet on Burro Creek near along an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabins are only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABINS.

Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of 14 days to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin. The combination to the cabin is provided in the confirmation letter.

Recreation

The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, horseback riding and fishing.

Facilities

The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds). There is a wood burning cook stove,outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table, chairs and a small covered porch. There is no potable water. Natural sources of water should be treated before use.Firewood not provided. Firewood can be gathered near the cabin.

Natural Features

There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At 13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Off Cow Camp is located 400 yards downstream from Fitton Guard Station and is available as a rental cabin to the public.

Nearby Attractions

The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect to many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Largest party: 5 people

Directions

The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN. There are several ways to access the cabin from the upper and lower trailheads of the Burro Creek OHV Trail. From the west side of the town of Del Norte, head south on County Road 14 for 12 miles to the lower Burro Creek Trailhead. The cabin is 6 miles upstream from this trailhead and 1.5 miles from the upper trailhead. The upper trailhead is located 28 miles from the town of Del Norte and is accessed by Forest Service Roads 329 and 329.1C.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Leanne T
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Reviewed a year ago
We enjoyed staying at the rustic cabin. It was quite a hike getting there. The altitude is so high it makes it hard to hike very far without having to stop to rest. The cabin was well appointed with mattresses and sheets and pillows. It also had lots of cookware and fire for the wood stove.
Jeannie L
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Reviewed a year ago
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Richard T
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Reviewed 2 years ago
Lovely spot.
Steve C
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Reviewed 7 years ago
We had a great visit at Fitton cabin. We were there bow hunting, our friends had the other cabin down the trail rented. We were not successful but we had a great time! My husband made the cute little curtains for the cabin too :) Enjoy your stay there.
Marvin I go by Gene B
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Reviewed 7 years ago
Fitton Guard Station Cabin: My stay at the cabin was amazing. I am already planning my next visit. I was looking for peace and solitude and I found that and more at Fitton Cabin. I was there for 3 day and only seen 3 people (2 The first day.) The cabin had some nice amenities. Beds, vault toilet, table and chairs as well as a front porch. The hike in and out was a little difficult with a full pack. ( I packed too much stuff) The placement of Fitton Cabin was stunning. Just a short walk to the stream for water, it has a fire pit. The best part was at night when. The night sky and stars was so beautiful that it was mesmerizing. I just cannot say enough about this cabin. Loved it.....
Availability

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Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 0% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

Jun 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027

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Peak season

Jun 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028

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