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Alder Guard Station

US Forest Service · Colorado

Alder Guard Station in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

Alder Guard Station is located 2 miles north of the town of South Fork along Alder Creek in the Rio Grande National Forest. The guard station was constructed in 1910 and was the residence and office for the local ranger district. Today the historic cabin is a comfortable getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado. Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of five nights to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$50/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Coordinates
37.70444, -106.64667

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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