About Grizzly Guard Station Recreation Rental
At an elevation of 8,500 feet, Grizzly Creek Guard Station is located between Walden and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in the Routt National Forest. Historic Grizzly Creek Guard Station sleeps 5 and is composed of 2 rooms. It is situated 50 feet from the main gravel road (visitors can expect some traffic and dust). Life described here is the simple life, no frills. **LIMITED AMENITIES TO PLAN FOR:** The heater and range stove are powered by natural gas, and the toilet is a vault toilet located outside approximately 25 feet away. There is no electricity or water. However, from late June to October, guests can get water from the campground spigot about 1/4 mile away. In the winter months, visitors must bring in their own water from their own source. No trash pickup, all guests must pack out their own trash. The cabin offers some creature comforts, but guests should be prepared to bring…
- Fees: $90/night. Five (5) person maximum capacity.
- Season: January
- Managed by: USFS - Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
- Where: 13 mi northeast of Steamboat Springs, CO · 40.55678, -106.59605
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Pass | ATV road | at camp | 18.6 mi |
| Teal Lake | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 5.6 mi |
| Newcomb Creek | Horse | 2.8 mi | 6.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 15.2 mi
Water fill-up: 13.6 mi