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Aspen Guard Station
FSU.S. Forest Service — Mancos · Colorado · San Juan National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | San Juan National Forest |
| Location | Mancos · Colorado · San Juan National Forest · 37.48152, -108.20021 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 cabin nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $100/night (not including the fee charged per reservation by Recreation.gov) Two (2) night minimum stay, four (4) night maximum stay. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Amenities, as reported | Cell service reported |
| Phone | 970 882-7296 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-01.
From the official listing
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
Directions, from the listing
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
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Trip Card — Aspen Guard Station
Mancos · Colorado · San Juan National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Mancos · Colorado · San Juan National Forest |
| Fees | $100/night (not including the fee charged per reservation by Recreation.gov) Two (2) night minimum stay, four (4) night maximum stay. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10388407 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.