About Seedhouse Guard Station
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. Guests can drive directly to the cabin when the roads are clear; however, winter access is only available by snowmobiling, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing over three miles from the end of the plowed road. The cabin offers some amenities, but guests need to pack in several of their own supplies. Trailheads leading to hiking and horseback riding trails are an easy drive from the guard station. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail passes near the cabin through the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness. Anglers can fish for trout in the Elk River. In winter, the area is blanketed by snow for…
- Fees: Recreation.gov reservation & cancellation fees are typically NOT refundable to individuals who voluntarily cancel or change their…
- Season: Early to Mid-June – Mid October
- Managed by: Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, FS
- Where: 21 mi north of Steamboat Springs, CO · 40.77512, -106.77241
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Park Trail | Horse | 0.1 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Wyoming Trail | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 31.6 mi |
| Seedhouse | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Seedhouse Cg | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Three Island Spur | Horse | 0.6 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Swamp Park | Horse | 0.9 mi | 20.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.9 mi
Water fill-up: 20.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Seedhouse Group Campground 0.3 mi
- Seedhouse Group Site - Medicine-Bow Routt Nf (Co) 2.1 mi
- Hinman Park Campground 3.8 mi
- Lower Loop 6.4 mi
- Upper Loop 6.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 23 mi S of Encampment 8.6 mi