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Aspen Guard Station

Mancos, Colorado · USDA Forest Service

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About

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.Located directly on Forest Service Road 561 in a grove of aspen trees with enclosing fence.Mesa Verde National Park Durango to Silverton Train Anazasi Visitors Center Four Corners National MonumentHiking, wildlife sightings. Mountain bike riding, ATV/UTV access.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.

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

Location

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Details

State
Colorado
City / area
Mancos
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
San Juan National Forest
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
See Recreation.gov
Rating
5.00 / 5 (2 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, Pickup Camper

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