Brewery Creek Guard Station
Rio Grande National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: SAGUACHE, CO, CO
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
Brewery Creek Guard Station is situated at an elevation of 9,500 feet in a densely wooded aspen grove overlooking Brewery Creek. The cabin is a few miles south of the Continental Divide on the northern end of the San Luis Valley in the Rio Grande National Forest. Built in 1935, the two room cabin was originally used by a forest ranger who oversaw the Poncha and Bonanza Districts of what was then called the Cochetopa National Forest.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Historic 1935 forest ranger cabin at 9,500 feet in a densely wooded aspen grove overlooking Brewery Creek with amenities like propane lanterns, cook stove, and well water. Google reviewers praise it as an authentic off-grid nature experience with fun fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, American Beaver, Dusky Grouse, Great Horned Owl, and Williamson's Sapsucker verified in the area.
Insider tips for Brewery Creek Guard Station: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand. From Saguache, take Hwy 285 north 15 miles to Villa Grove, then County Rd LL56 west about 13 miles to reach the cabin. The cabin includes a well for water and propane lanterns for lighting—rare amenities for a forest service property.
Skip Brewery Creek Guard Station if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available.. You prefer staying during winter months—seasonal closure November through April.. You want a tent camping experience—this is a cabin-only property..
Best time to visit Brewery Creek Guard Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Ohaver Lake (SALIDA, CO), Monarch Park (SALIDA, CO), Upper Crossing Guard Station (Saguache, CO), Hayden Creek (Cotopaxi, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Brewery Creek Guard Station
Cell signal at Brewery Creek Guard Station (SAGUACHE, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Brewery Creek Guard Station is situated at an elevation of 9,500 feet in a densely wooded aspen grove overlooking Brewery Creek. The cabin is a few miles south of the Continental Divide on the northern end of the San Luis Valley in the Rio Grande National Forest. Built in 1935, the two room cabin was originally used by a forest ranger who oversaw the Poncha and Bonanza Districts of what was then called the Cochetopa National Forest.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand.
From Saguache, take Hwy 285 north 15 miles to Villa Grove, then County Rd LL56 west about 13 miles to reach the cabin.
The cabin includes a well for water and propane lanterns for lighting
rare amenities for a forest service property.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
From Saguache, go north on Hwy 285 for 15 miles to Villa Grove. Take the Bonanza turnoff, County Rd LL56, on the left 0.1 mile north of Villa Grove. Stay on LL56 about 13 miles west to the "Brewery Creek " sign and make a left turn, crossing a bridge. Travel on Forest Road #880 for 1.5 miles. There are 2 boundary gates before the cabin gate, one is for private property next to the Bonanza Ranch, and the second gate is the Bureau of Land Management / Forest boundary. The cabin gate is to the righ
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Rio Grande National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Rio Grande National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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