Jackson Guard Station

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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore Fees: The rental fee is $75.00 per night with a maximum occupancy of four guests. Status: none Reservations: Reservations must be made at least three days in advance. There is a minimum two night stay with a four night maximum stay. Overview Jackson 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. Recreation ranges from thrilling off-road vehicle riding to amazing scenery viewsing,hiking,and rewarding fishing. Winter access is by snowmobile, cross country skiing or snowshoes,and fat bikes only along a 3.5-mile trail. Recreation Activities abound, with hiking, technical single track dirtbiking, ATV/OTV riding, snowshoing, cross country skiing. Hunting and fishing are popular in the area Facilities Visitors can expect a rustic cabin set back roughly 100 feet from the road, providing privacy and solitude. Amenities… Getting there: From Montrose, take Highway 50 east for about 20 miles. Turn right (south) onto County Road 858, which leads up the Big Cimarron Drainage for about 20 miles. Shortly after passing Silver Jack Reservoir on the right, Jackson Guard Station will be on the left. From Gunnison, take Highway 50 west for roughly 43 miles. Turn left on County Road 858, which leads up the Big Cimarron Drainage for about 20 miles. Shortly after passing Silver Jack Reservoir on the right, Jackson Guard Station will be on… Phone: (970) 240-5300 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233289 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Joseph Gonzales