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Upper Crossing Guard Station

Rio Grande National Forest · Developed campground

This historic guard station in Rio Grande National Forest is a rentable cabin located at 8,400 feet elevation. The site is 17 miles from Saguache and is accessible to passenger cars. The area offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing, and winter sports. The cabin is the former headquarters of the Cochetopa National Forest and sits near a historic stagecoach route. While the user's listed amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, and ADA-accessible sites, the provided source text describes a cabin with electricity, heat, running water, a kitchen, and furniture, but does not mention ADA accessibility.

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Access & terrain

Road access
Passenger car accessible
Camp type
Developed campground

Fees & reservations

Fees
Fee site

Location & nearby

Nearest town
Saguache (~17 mi)
Approx. location
38.14°N, 106.46°W

Amenities & activities

Access tier

Passenger car accessibleFee site

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • WINTER SPORTS
  • HUNTING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
  • CAMPING

Amenities

  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Accessible site

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