Stone Cellar 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
Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin located at an elevation of 9,500 feet, just outside the boundary of La Garita Wilderness in Saguache Park in the Rio Grande National Forest. The cabin is a secluded getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south-central Colorado.Visitors may want to take a day to visit Bonanza, a historical silver mining town that was booming in the 1880s. Today visitors to Bonanza can see old mines, historical buildings and old time mining equipment as
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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Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote, well-maintained cabin at 9,500 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest with access to Saguache Creek and diverse recreation including hiking, fishing, and winter sports. Campers praise its beautiful setting and maintenance, though note it can get busy.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also black-tailed jackrabbits, American beavers, Wyoming ground squirrels, American pronghorn, dusky grouse, cliff swallows, and Brewer's blackbirds documented nearby.
Insider tips for Stone Cellar Guard Station: Book early—federal campground with high demand Bring firewood; no trees available for foraging per camper review High-clearance or prepared vehicle recommended; 21-mile rough dirt road to access
Skip Stone Cellar Guard Station if: Seeking solitude; camper noted unexpected crowds. Dust allergies; verified camper reported significant dust. Needing hookups; no hookups available at sites. Expecting cell service in remote location.
Best time to visit Stone Cellar Guard Station: May-October — Official season of operation per verified data. Summer — Hiking opportunities documented in RIDB activities. Fall — Hunting season available per RIDB activities. Winter — Cross country skiing and snowmobiling available, though outside official May-October season.
Nearby campgrounds: Carnero Guard Station (SAGUACHE, CO), Upper Crossing Guard Station (Saguache, CO), Alder Guard Station (Del Norte, CO), Marshall Park (CREEDE, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Stone Cellar Guard Station
Cell signal at Stone Cellar 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.
Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin located at an elevation of 9,500 feet, just outside the boundary of La Garita Wilderness in Saguache Park in the Rio Grande National Forest. The cabin is a secluded getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south-central Colorado.Visitors may want to take a day to visit Bonanza, a historical silver mining town that was booming in the 1880s. Today visitors to Bonanza can see old mines, historical buildings and old time mining equipment as they follow the Bonanza Mines Off-Highway Vehicle Tour.
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
federal campground with high demand
Bring firewood; no trees available for foraging per camper review
High-clearance or prepared vehicle recommended; 21-mile rough dirt road to access
Official season of operation per verified data
Hiking opportunities documented in RIDB activities
Hunting season available per RIDB activities
Cross country skiing and snowmobiling available, though outside official May-October season
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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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Saguache, take Colorado Hwy 114, 34 miles northwest from Saguache, over North Pass. Take FR#804 south 4 miles to junction, east 1 mile to FR #787, then 21 miles south to the cabin, located past the Stone Cellar Campground. Note, there is a stream crossing before arriving to the cabin gate.
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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 — 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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