About Jackson Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
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001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
Site Details
Reviews (83)
What Guests Are Saying
Jackson Guard Station cabin offers a cozy and well-stocked retreat, surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife, making it ideal for hiking, fishing, and relaxing. Guests appreciate the ample firewood, clean accommodations, and peaceful setting away from other campers. Some minor drawbacks include the lack of a refrigerator and occasional noise from nearby ATVs, but overall, visitors highly recommend this cabin for a memorable outdoor experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Jackson Guard Station cabin offers a cozy and well-stocked retreat, surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife, making it ideal for hiking, fishing, and relaxing. Guests appreciate the ample firewood, clean accommodations, and peaceful setting away from other campers. Some minor drawbacks include the lack of a refrigerator and occasional noise from nearby ATVs, but overall, visitors highly recommend this cabin for a memorable outdoor experience.
Review Summary
Christopher A
VerifiedDecember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
We had an excellent time at the cabin. The space was clean and provided great access to the surrounding wilderness.
Matthew W
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
Jackson Guard Station Cabin is a very special place, we stayed here from Oct. 3rd to the 6th of ‘24.
Using the cabin as a base for our San Juan Jeep adventures we had the best Autumn experiences of our lives(we live in Colorado for reference).
The leaf peeping experience would be hard to beat in this area, take Owl Creek Pass to Ouray and beyond. It’s a beautiful easy mountain pass.
We stay all over the back country of the great state of Colorado and the San Juan’s are my church.
Can’t say enough about the cabin, those that maintain it and the Ranger service in the area, keep it up!
Jackson Guard Station Cabin, we will meet again my friend.
Matthew W
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
Jackson Guard Station Cabin is a very special place, we stayed here from Oct. 3rd to the 6th of ‘24.
Using the cabin as a base for our San Juan Jeep adventures we had the best Autumn experiences of our lives(we live in Colorado for reference).
The leaf peeping experience would be hard to beat in this area, take Owl Creek Pass to Ouray and beyond. It’s a beautiful easy mountain pass.
We stay all over the back country of the great state of Colorado and the San Juan’s are my church.
Can’t say enough about the cabin, those that maintain it and the Ranger service in the area, keep it up!
Jackson Guard Station Cabin, we will meet again my friend.
Frank M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
We love Jackson Guard Station! We come here every year and stay in the cabin and hike nearby trails and kayak in Silver Jack Reservoir. We see elk and birds and listen to the aspen leaves blowing in the wind; such a relaxing, peaceful space.
Frank M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
We love Jackson Guard Station! We come here every year and stay in the cabin and hike nearby trails and kayak in Silver Jack Reservoir. We see elk and birds and listen to the aspen leaves blowing in the wind; such a relaxing, peaceful space.
Lisa D
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
Beautiful weekend at the Guard Station in February! Lovely ski touring and beautiful views. The cabin is comfortable and fairly well stocked. A couple of things for the next visitors: bring silverware! There is a hodgepodge of dinnerware, but mostly plastic and not many forks. Also bring mugs - there are three cups/mugs there, would benefit from more. Bring a lighter/matches - we left some, but you would not want to be without. There are a lot of lanterns, but may need some batteries. There are games stocked and the wood stove keeps the cabin warm!
Lisa D
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
Beautiful weekend at the Guard Station in February! Lovely ski touring and beautiful views. The cabin is comfortable and fairly well stocked. A couple of things for the next visitors: bring silverware! There is a hodgepodge of dinnerware, but mostly plastic and not many forks. Also bring mugs - there are three cups/mugs there, would benefit from more. Bring a lighter/matches - we left some, but you would not want to be without. There are a lot of lanterns, but may need some batteries. There are games stocked and the wood stove keeps the cabin warm!
Josh B
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
This is one of the larger and nicer cabins. I especially like the full size wood stove, you an load it up for night and still be warm in the morning. This cabin had electricity at one point, as evident from the switches, outlets and lights. Because there is no electricity you need to hand light the stove, and can not use the oven (electronic controls only). It also had water, as it has a sink, and the sink has a drain that goes somewhere, but no water (which I knew). It seems weird that it has a drain to somewhere though.
Josh B
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
This is one of the larger and nicer cabins. I especially like the full size wood stove, you an load it up for night and still be warm in the morning. This cabin had electricity at one point, as evident from the switches, outlets and lights. Because there is no electricity you need to hand light the stove, and can not use the oven (electronic controls only). It also had water, as it has a sink, and the sink has a drain that goes somewhere, but no water (which I knew). It seems weird that it has a drain to somewhere though.
Jonathan M
VerifiedDecember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
We love Jackson Guard Station! Everyone please do your part to keep it in good shape for years to come.
Location Jackson Guard Station
Address:
2505 South Townsend Avenue
Montrose, CO, 81401
United States
From Montrose, take Highway 50 east for about 20 miles. Turn right (south) onto County Road 858, which leads up the Big Cimarron Drainage for about 20 miles. Shortly after passing Silver Jack Reservoir on the right, Jackson Guard Station will be on the left.
From Gunnison, take Highway 50 west for roughly 43 miles. Turn left on County Road 858, which leads up the Big Cimarron Drainage for about 20 miles. Shortly after passing Silver Jack Reservoir on the right, Jackson Guard Station will be on the left.
In winter, park in parking lot before the Forest Boundary and ski, snowshoe or snowmobile up the road for 3.5 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.2133 / -107.523
Elevation: 2766 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- In winter, access to the cabin is by snowmobile or skiing; parking is available 3.5 miles away.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- Drinking water is not available at the facility.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood collection is prohibited; bring your own in summer, provided in winter.
- Do not move firewood to prevent spreading pests; obtain it locally.
Safety & rules
- Guests must bring garbage bags as this is a pack in-pack out facility.
- Guests are required to clean the cabin before departure, with supplies provided.
- Firearms cannot be discharged within 150 yards of the cabin.
- Smoking is prohibited on the premises.
- There is a risk of hantavirus exposure in remote cabins.
Pets
- Pets are not permitted on the property.
Accessibility
- The facility is not compliant with accessibility standards.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food must be stored securely to avoid attracting bears.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
