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Buckhorn Ranger Station
FSU.S. Forest Service — Bellevue · Colorado · Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Location | Bellevue · Colorado · Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG · 40.58080, -105.46862 · Map |
| Sites | 3 public sites counted from the federal listing — 3 cabin electric |
| 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 3 sites Water hookups at 0 of 3 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 3 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 3 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 | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 10:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | Campground hostDrinking waterFirewood availableFlush toiletsShowersVisitor centerWater spigots |
| Phone | 970-295-6600 |
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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 2026-10-03.
From the official listing
Overview The Buckhorn Ranger Station has three cabins, an office and large garage. In August 2022, the Buckhorn Ranger Station was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Buckhorn Ranger Cabin was built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Guests need to bring bedding, including pillows, blankets and/or sleeping bags, as well as towels, toiletry items, and food and beverages. Cooking pots, table and chairs, dishes, and utensils are provided.
The Ranger Cabin is a fully-furnished two-bedroom cabin with indoor plumbing and electricity. It can accommodate up to six people and has two single beds in one bedroom, a queen bed in the second bedroom and a futon in the living room. The cabin is also equipped with a woodstove. The kitchen has running water, a stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave, and toaster.
The Assistant Ranger Cabin is a one-bedroom cabin with two twin beds and a futon in the living room. The cabin has a propane heater, a full kitchen with gas stove and refrigerator, and a bathroom with shower.
The Bunkhouse is an efficiency cabin that is planned to be wheelchair accessible. It has a kitchen with eating area and a small living room/bedroom area.
Recreation Danner Hill Trail (AKA Donner Pass Trail) is located just north of the site and heads to the south towards Lookout Mountain. Forest Road 100 (West White Pine Road) heads north of the site to the original location of the West White Pine Fire Lookout that was relocated by helicopter to Fort Collins, Colorado.
The area is popular for biking, hiking, OHV and motorized riding, hunting, and scenic drives.
Facilities Beyond the specific cabin details above, the overall facility has a two fire pits, a horseshoe court and charcoal grills.
Natural Features The Buckhorn Ranger Station is located on a large broad open terrace in the narrow Buckhorn Canyon just off Box Elder Creek, a tributary of Buckhorn Creek. West and East White Pine Mountains are located to the north, Lookout Mountain and Crystal Mountain are located to the south and Pingree Pass and the Mummy Range are located to the west.
Nearby Attractions The Golden Eagle Disc Golf Course is locate just across Larimer County Road 44H.
The Danner Trail is located just west of the site
Pennock pass is located three miles west of the site.
Directions, from the listing
The site is located on the south and north sides of Larimer County Road 44H (Buckhorn Road) 22 miles west of Masonville, Colorado, in the Roosevelt National Forest. The site is 165’ east of the intersection of Forest Service Road 100, 11.6 miles west of the intersection of Buckhorn Road and Stove Prairie Road (just past mile marker 32 if driving from the east), and 1 mile east of the junction of Buckhorn Road and Monument Gulch Road.
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Trip Card — Buckhorn Ranger Station
Bellevue · Colorado · Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Bellevue · Colorado · Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 3 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10317342 · 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.