Duncan Cabin

Cabin, lookout or rental

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest Fees: $50 per night. Recreation.gov charges a reservation fee. Season: Mid-May to Late-November Status: closed Reservations: Reservations and payment made through recreation.gov . Or call 877-444-6777 Reservations can be made 6 months in advance of your arrival date. 14 day stay limit. Overview The cabin was constructed in the 1880s. The cabin sits 8,120 feet above sea level beside a small dry stream‐bed. The nearest source of water is Pole Creek which is approximately 1,500 feet from the cabin. The cabin sits on a west‐facing gently sloping grade that looks out onto the San Luis Valley. Although large coniferous trees are located near the cabin, the vegetation is primarily Rabbitbrush, Pinon, and Juniper. Recreation The cabin is a good base camp for horse riding. It does have a corral close to the cabin. It is a good place for hunting, hiking and watching the night sky. It is close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park that is designated as an international Dark Sky Park. Facilities The one-room cabin is furnished with two bunk beds (the top bunk is a single bed, the bottom is a fold-out futon couch that sleeps two) and can accommodate up to 6 people. The cabin… Getting there: Duncan Cabin cab be reached from Moffat, Colorado, on State Highway 17, either 37 miles from Alamosa or 14 miles from the intersection of US Hwy 285 between Saguache and Salida. From Moffat turn towards Crestone (County Road T), for 12 miles. Before getting to Crestone, turn right at Camino Baca Grande Road for 2 miles. Turn right at Camino Real Road (no street signs, but look for small brown sign saying "Liberty Road" on the right side. Follow Camino Real for 3.4 miles, look for another small… Rules: Access via combo locks. Details will be sent by Recreation.gov once reservation is completed. Call the Saguache Ranger District, 719-655-2547, with questions. Hours M-F 0800 - 1630. Renters are required to pack out all garbage. Make sure the fire in the outside fire ring is completely out. No hot coals above or below the surface of the soil. Clean the cabin, leaving it in the condition it was… Phone: (719) 655 - 2547 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10250708 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache Ranger District

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