Aspen Guard Station
Aspen Guard Station
Part of San Juan National Forest
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.
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.
Recreation
Hiking, wildlife sightings. Mountain bike riding, ATV/UTV access.
Nearby Attractions
Mesa Verde National Park
Durango to Silverton Train
Anazasi Visitors Center
Four Corners National Monument
Important Notices
KEY PICK UP!!!
You must pick the key up at the P&D Grocery, Mancos, Frontage Road.
Store closes at 8:00. There is no other way to get in after that.
Pick up 2:00 p.m. or later on day of check in.
DROP OFF - NO LATER THAN 2:00 p.m. on day of check out.
DISCLAIMER/WAIVER FORM: You will be required to sign a disclaimer/waiver form at the P&D Grocery at key pick up. No signature, no key.
NO PETS!
ISSUES: All issues with the facility are handled by Jersey Jim Foundation through email or text message.
TEXT ONLY!!! No phone calls will be accepted. Phone number is: 970-676-1147.
Problems with reservations contact the Forest Service or Rec.gov.
Directions
<p>Mancos, Colorado </p><ul><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Remain on FS Road 561 past Transfer Campground.</p></li><li><p>Stay right at fork another mile</p></li><li><p>Cabin on right, fenced with gate entry</p></li></ul>
Contact Information
Phone: 970 882-7296
P.O. Box 1032Mancos, CO 81328
