Grizzly Creek Guard Station
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — fishing, hiking
Location: WALDEN, CO, CO
Price: From $90 per night
Rating: 2 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: Year-round
At an elevation of 8,500 feet, Grizzly Creek Guard Station is located between Walden and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, offering guests an unique lodging opportunity in the Routt National Forest. The area around the guard station offers a chance to view abundant wildlife and experience a variety of recreational opportunities year-round. The guard station is accessible by passenger vehicle when there is no snow; however, high clearance vehicles are recommended in the spring and fall.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/grizzly-creek-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.
Located at 8,500 feet in Routt National Forest between Walden and Steamboat Springs, this unique guard station offers year-round lodging with abundant wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, biking, and winter sports. Real campers praise it as an incredible family experience with nice rustic accommodations and well-preserved history.
Wildlife alert: Greater Sage-Grouse, Short-eared Owl, Sandhill Crane, Willet, Red Fox, and White-tailed Jackrabbit documented in the area
Insider tips for Grizzly Creek Guard Station: Book early as a federal campground with limited availability (1 site only) Bring a lantern - no electricity despite amenities list indicating electric hookups Bring your own water supply - no running water available despite conflicting amenity descriptions
Skip Grizzly Creek Guard Station if: You require hookups or modern amenities - most sites have no hookups and facilities are rustic. You cannot access via high clearance vehicle - passenger vehicles not recommended in spring/fall due to snow. You need running water and electricity - this is a rustic experience with pit toilet only.
Best time to visit Grizzly Creek Guard Station: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with winter sports available; however high clearance vehicles recommended in spring and fall due to snow and road conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Teal Lake Group Campsite (Walden, CO), Hidden Lakes Campground (WY), Dry Lake Campground (Co) (Steamboat Springs, CO), Dumont Campground (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Grizzly Creek Guard Station
Cell signal at Grizzly Creek Guard Station (WALDEN, 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.
At an elevation of 8,500 feet, Grizzly Creek Guard Station is located between Walden and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, offering guests an unique lodging opportunity in the Routt National Forest. The area around the guard station offers a chance to view abundant wildlife and experience a variety of recreational opportunities year-round. The guard station is accessible by passenger vehicle when there is no snow; however, high clearance vehicles are recommended in the spring and fall.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with limited availability (1 site only)
Bring a lantern - no electricity despite amenities list indicating electric hookups
Bring your own water supply - no running water available despite conflicting amenity descriptions
Campground operates year-round with winter sports available; however high clearance vehicles recommended in spring and fall due to snow and road conditions
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Walden, take Highway 14 west for approximately 11 miles to Hebron. Turn right on County Road 24, driving west. Follow County Road 24 as it forks left and then right at intersections with County Roads 1 and 5. After approximately 10 miles, the road becomes Forest Service Road 60 and you arrive at the Grizzly Creek Guard Station.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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