Aspen Guard Station

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P.O. Box 1032
Mancos, CO 81328

Overview

You’re in for a treat when you rent Aspen Guard Station’s beautiful cabin. Built between 1938-1940, this cabin offers a visit to the past while being near enough to civilization to have a foot in both worlds. This old cabin housed the Forest Service Rangers who patrolled the forests, often on horseback, checking timber and livestock permits, helping neighboring cabin dwellers and the public, much like today.

Recreation

Hiking, wildlife sightings. Mountain bike riding, ATV/UTV access.

Facilities

Full Kitchen stocked with pots, pans, baking dishes, plates, glasses, cups, silverware, etc.

Two bedrooms - two full beds.

Flushing toilet.

Working shower.

Furnace and Heater.

Outdoor fire pit with cooking grill and log bench.

Picnic Table.

Natural Features

Located directly on Forest Service Road 561 in a grove of aspen trees with enclosing fence.

Nearby Attractions

Mesa Verde National Park
Durango to Silverton Train
Anazasi Visitors Center
Four Corners National Monument

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Largest party: 6 people

Fees

$100/night (not including the fee charged per reservation by Recreation.gov) Two (2) night minimum stay, four (4) night maximum stay.

Directions

Mancos, Colorado 11.5 miles north of Mancos on Forest Road #561, a chip-seal paved road for 10 miles and then a well-graveled forest road accessible by two-wheel-drive vehicles. Remain on FS Road 561 past Transfer Campground. Stay right at fork another mile Cabin on right, fenced with gate entry

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

2 reviews

5 stars

Jennifer M

Loop:Aspen GS

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

I've been going here for 8yrs now. One of my favorite (was) best kept secrets. Plus its near my home. It a fun local escape from the busy hustle of life plus get quality tome with friends and family.

Kayla O

Loop:Aspen GS

Site:

Reviewed 4 months ago

We loved our stay! Thank you for providing this place. The journal entries from previous people was the best part!

Availability

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