Duncan Cabin

• •Please contact the Saguache Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit.

The maximum stay limit on the forest is 14 days. You may be visited by a Forest Employee during your stay, for routine cabin safety check and maintenance/cleaning. If you wish to not be disturbed, a door tab will be available to use.

• •This site is only allowed to be accessed by hiking, bicycling fitted for sandy conditions (NO E-BIKES), or horseback for visitors. The travel distance is 4 miles using the road, which consists mostly of sand and rocky terrain and a stream crossing. No public vehicle access.

• •Pack stock are allowed, there is a corral to use. Recommended number is 2. Maximum number of allowed stock animals is 3. When using the corral, manure must be spread out, and hay/grass MUST be certified noxious weed free.

• •Entry to the cabin is by combination lock, which will be provided in the confirmation letter or email which is sent after a reservation is made. The keypad may have multiple numbers per button. The button needs to only be pressed once regardless of the assigned code, before entering the next number.

• •There is no electricity at the Guard Station, however there is cell phone service available at this facility. Bring extra batteries and light sources.

• •The guard station is a non-smoking facility.

• •Pets are allowed at the facility but must be always under control; they must not harass wildlife or livestock. Do not allow pets on furniture; pet hair is very difficult and can cause allergic reactions.

• •All garbage and food must be packed out; do not burn garbage in the fire pit or wood stove. DO NOT leave food or trash outside the guard station other than the installed trash bins; there are bears and other scavenger animals in the area.

• •This facility does not have propane for heating or cooking; Bring a backcountry cook stove. A fire ring and wood stove is at the site; may need to bring/collect your own local firewood. Make sure the fire is out.

• •Please clean the guard station and ensure the door is locked upon departure.

• •Drink plenty of water before arrival and during your stay to avoid altitude sickness.

• •For safety and resource protection, do not discharge firearms and skeet shooting is prohibited within 150 yards from the cabin area.

As the cabin boundaries with the Great Sand Dunes National Park, be aware of regulations regarding Leave No Trace and hunting.