Fitton Guard Station Cabin

Rio Grande National Forest — hiking

Location: Del Norte, CO, CO

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Fitton Guard Station is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,600 feet on Burro Creek near along an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabins are only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABINS.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fitton-guard-station-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Remote high-elevation cabin at 10,600 feet in a meadow setting with access to hiking, biking, horseback riding, and hunting. Google reviewers rate it 4.8/5 stars, praising the primitive camping experience despite challenging access.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, American Pika, Snowshoe Hare, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Wild Turkey, and Red-tailed Hawk present in area

Insider tips for Fitton Guard Station Cabin: Only accessible by vehicles 50 inches width or less or non-motorized use—no passenger vehicles allowed Maximum 14-day reservation limit per visit ATV access available from Burro Creek trailhead; foot access takes 1+ hour with gear Cabin combination provided in confirmation letter

Skip Fitton Guard Station Cabin if: You own a standard passenger vehicle—access requires ATVs or hiking. You need hookups—no hookups available. You want spontaneous camping—book early as federal campground fills quickly.

Best time to visit Fitton Guard Station Cabin: June — Verified camper stayed June 1st with successful experience. May-October — Official operating season.

Nearby campgrounds: Off Cow Camp Cabin (Del Norte, CO), Platoro Cabin 1 (La Jara, CO), Elwood Cabin (La Jara, CO), Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore (Antonito, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fitton Guard Station Cabin

Cell signal at Fitton Guard Station Cabin (Del Norte, 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.

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Del Norte, CO, CO★ 4.8 (5 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Fitton Guard Station is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,600 feet on Burro Creek near along an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabins are only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABINS.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You own a standard passenger vehicle—access requires ATVs or hiking✕ You need hookups—no hookups available✕ You want spontaneous camping—book early as federal campground fills quickly

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Only accessible by vehicles 50 inches width or less or non-motorized use

no passenger vehicles allowed

Maximum 14-day reservation limit per visit

ATV access available from Burro Creek trailhead; foot access takes 1+ hour with gear

Cabin combination provided in confirmation letter

Best: June

Verified camper stayed June 1st with successful experience

Best: May-October

Official operating season

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, American Pika, Snowshoe Hare, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Wild Turkey, and Red-tailed Hawk present in area

Location

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The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN. There are several ways to access the cabin from the upper and lower trailheads of the Burro Creek OHV Trail. From the west side of the town of Del Norte, head south on County Road 14 for 12 miles to the lower Burro Creek Trailhead. The cabin is 6 miles upstream from this trailhead and 1.5 miles from the upper trailhead. The upper trailhead

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Fitton Guard Station Cabin cost per night?+
Fitton Guard Station Cabin costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Fitton Guard Station Cabin open?+
Fitton Guard Station Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fitton Guard Station Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Fitton Guard Station Cabin?+
Fitton Guard Station Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Fitton Guard Station Cabin?+
Fitton Guard Station Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fitton Guard Station Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fitton Guard Station Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fitton Guard Station Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Fitton Guard Station Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$25 /night★ 4.8 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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