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Fitton Guard Station Cabin in Colorado
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Fitton Guard Station Cabin

Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado

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As of September 2026, Fitton Guard Station Cabin is a campground in Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado with 1 campsite. Fitton Guard Station Cabin is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Fitton Guard Station Cabin is located at 37.4881ยฐ N, 106.4686ยฐ W.
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Fitton Guard Station Cabin reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (1 site)Oct 5 (1 site)Oct 6 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 4 at Fitton Guard Station Cabin. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 00:25 UTC.

Campsites at Fitton Guard Station Cabin

  • Cabin 1

Amenities

  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Fitton Guard Station Cabin, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the FITTON GUARD STATION CABIN loop.

SiteTypeSleeps
Cabin 01Cabin5

About Fitton Guard Station Cabin

Overview

Fitton Guard Station is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,600 feet on Burro Creek near along an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabins are only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABINS.

Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of 14 days to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin. The combination to the cabin is provided in the confirmation letter.

Recreation

The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, horseback riding and fishing.

Facilities

The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds). There is a wood burning cook stove,outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table, chairs and a small covered porch. There is no potable water. Natural sources of water should be treated before use.Firewood not provided. Firewood can be gathered near the cabin.

Natural Features

There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At 13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Off Cow Camp is located 400 yards downstream from Fitton Guard Station and is available as a rental cabin to the public.

Nearby Attractions

The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect to many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.

Rules and notices at Fitton Guard Station Cabin

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Fitton Guard Station Cabin on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN.

During the winter months, the access to this cabin is considered difficult and involves a 6-mile hike from the bottom trailhead

Caution: Bears frequent the area. Keep the cabin area clean. Store all food in secure, closed containers. Do not leave food outside the cabin.

A combination code is needed to access the cabin. The combo is sent in the confirmation email

For more information, please call the Divide Ranger District at 719-657-3321.

No pets allowed inside the cabin.

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org

During the winter and spring seasons, call the Divide Ranger District at 719-657-3321 for road conditions and access details. Snow or muddy conditions can affect access.

Fitton Guard Station Cabin FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Fitton Guard Station Cabin?

Fitton Guard Station Cabin is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Fitton Guard Station Cabin?

Cancellations happen frequently at Fitton Guard Station Cabin, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Fitton Guard Station Cabin have?

Fitton Guard Station Cabin has 1 campsites.

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