Fire lookouts and Forest Service cabins for rent in Colorado
Fire lookouts and Forest Service cabins for rent in Colorado, each compiled from its own sources: season, road access, water, and what to bring. No ratings; every entry carries its status.
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- Aspen Guard StationMancos · Forest service cabinA Civilian Conservation Corps log guard station in a fenced aspen grove north of Mancos, Colorado, that housed forest rangers, then visiting artists, and is now rented by the night.
- Black Bear Cabin at Mesa LakesGrand Junction · Traditional forest service ranger stationA 1930s Forest Service ranger station cabin at 9,500 feet on the Grand Mesa, rented by the night and reached through a combination-locked gate at Sunset Lake's spillway.
- Buckhorn Ranger StationBellevue · Forest service cabin rentalA Forest Service ranger compound built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Buckhorn Canyon west of Masonville, Colorado, restored after radon, fire, and vandalism and now rented by the night.
- Duncan CabinCrestone · One-room forest service cabinA one-room log cabin a four-mile walk or ride above the San Luis Valley near Crestone, Colorado, and the only standing building of the mining town of Duncan.
- Elwood CabinSummitville · CabinA one-room log cabin at 11,000 feet near Summitville, Colorado, built in 1911 as a telephone company line shack and now rented out by the Rio Grande National Forest.
- Jackson Guard StationCimarron · Guard stationJackson Guard Station is a great destination for anything from a weekend getaway to a week-long hunting trip. The cabin was originally used as a guard station that housed Forest Service work crews. The cabin's access road is remarkably scenic, making for an impressive arrival. In summer months, the cabin sets the stage for a wide array of activities.
- Jersey Jim LookoutMancos · Fire lookout towerLive a little bit of history and enjoy an incredible view in Southwestern Colorado with an one- or two-night stay at the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower. Formerly used to detect fires, the live-in tower rises from an aspen-lined meadow in the San Juan National Forest at almost 10,000 feet above sea level.
- Lake Isabel CabinRye · Historical forest ranger cabinA quaint historical Forest Ranger cabin adjacent to the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. A day-use fee is charged at the recreation area which provides a stocked fishing lake, hiking and motorized trails, picnic areas and campgrounds.
- Lone Cone CabinNorwood · Rustic cabinBuilt in 1936 and located 24 miles from Norwood, the cabin is accessible in summer and fall by passenger vehicle or four-wheel drive depending on conditions.
- Matterhorn CabinOphir · CabinThe Matterhorn Cabin is a great destination for anything from a family reunion to a week-long ski trip. This modern facility offers comfortable accommodations for groups of 12 or more and is available during the fall and winter months. Located just off the highway, it is easily accessible by passenger cars and is only 15 miles from the town of Telluride.
- Mestaa'ehehe Mountain Fire LookoutBergen Park · Fire lookoutElectric stove, refrigerator, heat; beds; table and chairs; cookware and dishes; exterior incinerating toilet visitors must clean and maintain; accommodates four people per night.
- Moose Manor CabinMesa · CabinMoose Manor at Mesa Lakes cabin sits within aspen and spruce/fir forest on the north side of the Grand Mesa National Forest.
- Piney Guard StationVail · Cabin nonelectricPiney Guard Station is a rustic cabin that was constructed in the 1930s as a workstation for Forest Service crews. This 14x22-foot log cabin only has a single room.
- Platoro Cabin 1Platoro · CabinA 1963 Forest Service cabin downtown in the small mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest.
- Platoro Cabin 2Platoro · Accessible cabinPlatoro Cabin 2 is located downtown in the small mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest. The cabin was built in 1963 as a base quarters for various Forest Service Crews working in the surrounding areas until the early 1990s. Today the cabin is a getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south-central Colorado.
- Redfeather Ranger StationRed Feather Lakes · Two cabins and an office with a visitor's centerThe Redfeather Ranger Station has two cabins, and an office with a visitor's center. The Ranger Cabin and the Assistant Ranger Cabin are available for lodging.
- Roberts CabinComo · CabinRobert's Cabin is located 3 miles NW of Como at CR 50 and CR 33. It dates back to the 1880s and is associated with the early Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad. It can accommodate eight people with two double beds, two twin beds and one sleeper sofa. There is a wood stove and a port-a-potty.
- Stub Creek CabinFort Collins · Well-equipped cabinA well-equipped cabin on the north end of the Laramie River Valley in north-central Colorado with modern amenities and access to a variety of recreational opportunities; opening later this season due to historical and maintenance improvements.
