Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin located just outside the boundary
to the La Garita Wilderness area in Saguache Park, an enormous and
breathtaking intermountain grassland. Located close to the Continental Divide,
this cabin affords visitors seeking solitude and seclusion an opportunity for
a real Wilderness experience. The cabin is located in a meadow with Saguache
Creek flowing through it, affording visitors excellent fishing right out the
back door. The cabin is also located near the Stone Cellar Campground
(approximately 1/2 mile away). In the fall, this cabin would also make a great
big game hunting camp.

<p>Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin located just outside the boundary to the La Garita Wilderness area in Saguache Park, an enormous and breathtaking intermountain grassland. Located close to the Continental Divide, this cabin affords visitors seeking solitude and seclusion an opportunity for a real Wilderness experience. The cabin is located in a meadow with Saguache Creek flowing through it, affording visitors excellent fishing right out the back door. The cabin is also located near the Stone Cellar Campground (approximately 1/2 mile away). In the fall, this cabin would also make a great big game hunting camp.</p>

$50 per night. Recreation.gov charges a reservation fee.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Stone Cellar Guard Station Cabin

## Overview

The cabin was constructed in the 1880s. The cabin sits 8,120 feet above sea
level beside a small dry stream‐bed. The nearest source of water is Pole Creek
which is approximately 1,500 feet from the cabin. The cabin sits on a
west‐facing gently sloping grade that looks out onto the San Luis Valley.
Although large coniferous trees are located near the cabin, the vegetation is
primarily Rabbitbrush, Pinon, and Juniper.

## Recreation

The cabin is a good base camp for horse riding. It does have a corral close to
the cabin. It is a good place for hunting, hiking and watching the night sky.
It is close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park that is designated as an
international Dark Sky Park.

## Facilities

The one-room cabin is furnished with two bunk beds (the top bunk is a single
bed, the bottom is a fold-out futon couch that sleeps two) and can accommodate
up to 6 people. The cabin has a wood stove, a table and chairs, cooking
utensils and some pots and pans. A picnic table, fire pit and an outdoor vault
toilet are also on site. There is no electricity and water at the cabin. Water
is also available at the Saguache Ranger District Office during business hours
from May through November.

## Natural Features

This area also provides habitats for large herds of elk, pronghorn and mule
deer. It is also close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

## Nearby Attractions

The Duncan cabin is located in the Rio Grande National Forest 11.8 miles
southeast of Crestone, CO. There is a lot of hiking trails in this area. The
Great Sand Dunes National Park is also close by.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The cabin was constructed in the 1880s. The cabin sits 8,120 feet above sea level beside a small dry stream‐bed. The nearest source of water is Pole Creek which is approximately 1,500 feet from the cabin. The cabin sits on a west‐facing gently sloping grade that looks out onto the San Luis Valley. Although large coniferous trees are located near the cabin, the vegetation is primarily Rabbitbrush, Pinon, and Juniper.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The cabin is a good base camp for horse riding.  It does have a corral close to the cabin.  It is a good place for hunting, hiking and watching the night sky.  It is close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park that is designated as an international Dark Sky Park.  </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The one-room cabin is furnished with two bunk beds (the top bunk is a single bed, the bottom is a fold-out futon couch that sleeps two) and can accommodate up to 6 people. The cabin has a wood stove, a table and chairs, cooking utensils and some pots and pans. A picnic table, fire pit and an outdoor vault toilet are also on site. There is no electricity and water at the cabin. Water is also available at the Saguache Ranger District Office during business hours from May through November.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This area also provides habitats for large herds of elk, pronghorn and mule deer. It is also close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Duncan cabin is located in the Rio Grande National Forest 11.8 miles southeast of Crestone, CO.  There is a lot of hiking trails in this area.  The Great Sand Dunes National Park is also close by.</p>

Duncan Cabin showing both doors and outhouse off to the right

view of the cabin from the outside

Cabin has a cabinet with information and activities, first aid kit, and extra dining chairs

Room has a cabinet with information and activities, first aid kit, and extra dining chairs

Wood stove and cooking top, with a provided splitting maul

Small wood stove with cooking top

View of the 1 room cabin, showing a hitching post for loading stock, a single fire ring with picnic table, and a small outhouse peeking out behind the cabin

Duncan's Cabin has 2 bunk beds sleeping up to 6 people

Inside the single room cabin showing 2 bunk beds, a small dining table and a wood stove in the back corner

Single room cabin with two doors and an outhouse further behind

Historic corral for pack animals available to use

Duncan Cabin

The campground stretches 0.7 mile up a mountain, along North Crestone Creek
and offers 13 sites, 1 site is pull through. It is a rustic area with first
come / first served camping sites nestled among Aspen, Juniper, Fir, and other
riparian-loving trees. Because the sites are so far apart, each site has a
feeling of secluded wilderness camping. Secure bear resistant food lockers
available at all sites.  Please don't use the food lockers as trash disposal.
The campground is near to the Town of Crestone.

<p>The campground stretches 0.7 mile&nbsp;up a mountain, along North Crestone Creek and offers&nbsp;13 sites, 1 site is pull through. It is a&nbsp;rustic area with first come / first served camping sites nestled among Aspen, Juniper, Fir, and other riparian-loving trees. Because the sites are so far apart, each site has a feeling of secluded wilderness camping. Secure bear resistant food lockers available at all sites.&nbsp; Please don&#39;t use the food lockers as trash disposal.&nbsp; The campground is near to the&nbsp;Town of Crestone.</p>

Single site - $10/night.  
Day Use - $10/day (picnicking).  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Stone Cellar Guard Station Cabin

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