Seedhouse Guard Station
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS , CO, CO
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
Seedhouse Guard Station is located approximately 26 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It was constructed in 1933 and offers a unique lodging opportunity for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in the Routt National Forest. This historic cabin is available for rent in the fall and winter.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Historic 1933 guard station cabin in Routt National Forest offering unique lodging 26 miles north of Steamboat Springs with access to diverse recreation including fishing, hiking, and winter sports.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, American Beaver, Red Fox, and various bird species including Steller's Jay and Canada Jay present in the area.
Insider tips for Seedhouse Guard Station: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Only 1 site available at this location. Winter access requires 3+ mile non-motorized travel; plan accordingly.
Skip Seedhouse Guard Station if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site.. You require year-round access — seasonal operations only.. You cannot handle remote, backcountry conditions..
Best time to visit Seedhouse Guard Station: May-October — Official campground operating season with road access available when clear.. Fall-Winter — Historic cabin available for rent during this period; winter access requires snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing over 3+ miles..
Nearby campgrounds: Seedhouse Campground (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO), Seedhouse Group Site - Medicine-Bow Routt Nf (Co) (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO), Hinman Campground (Co) (Steamboat Springs, CO), Hahns Peak Lake Campground - Medicine-Bow Routt Nf (Co) (COLORADO, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Seedhouse Guard Station
Cell signal at Seedhouse Guard Station (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS , 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.
Seedhouse Guard Station is located approximately 26 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It was constructed in 1933 and offers a unique lodging opportunity for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in the Routt National Forest. This historic cabin is available for rent in the fall and winter.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Only 1 site available at this location.
Winter access requires 3+ mile non-motorized travel; plan accordingly.
Official campground operating season with road access available when clear.
Historic cabin available for rent during this period; winter access requires snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing over 3+ miles.
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Getting there →
The guard station is located about 26 miles north of Steamboat Springs, CO. From Steamboat Springs, take Highway 40 west and turn right on County Road 129. Head north on 129 (toward Clark) about 18 miles. One mile after Clark, take the first right after crossing the Elk River, Routt County Road 64, which is also Forest Service Road 400. Stay on this for 8 miles and the guard station is behind a locked gate, tucked in some trees on the left, across from the Seedhouse Campground. The last 3 miles
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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