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.
Campground Amenities
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Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
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001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
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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
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.
Lauren N
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
It was absolutely amazing. What a great location. And so many amenities in the cabin. We will be back for sure. Best cabin on public land I’ve stayed in and I have stayed in at least two dozen across the US.
Lauren N
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
It was absolutely amazing. What a great location. And so many amenities in the cabin. We will be back for sure. Best cabin on public land I’ve stayed in and I have stayed in at least two dozen across the US.
regina d
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
I liked everything about it and appreciated all the flash lights left behind!
regina d
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
I liked everything about it and appreciated all the flash lights left behind!
Carol S
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
Lovely place
Carol S
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
Lovely place
Juyoung P
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
It was our second staying and we love this place. It was a little dusty for my standard but acceptable and we wiped here and there ourselves. The light in the toilet ran out of batteries but that didn’t bother us too much. I especially like they have fire wood shed with an ax and a sled so that we don’t have to worry about cold night and we can have some fun.
Juyoung P
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
It was our second staying and we love this place. It was a little dusty for my standard but acceptable and we wiped here and there ourselves. The light in the toilet ran out of batteries but that didn’t bother us too much. I especially like they have fire wood shed with an ax and a sled so that we don’t have to worry about cold night and we can have some fun.
Jonathan M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
we love jackson guard station and will always try to leave it better than we found it. this place is special and hope we are able to enjoy it for years to come. thank you for taking such good care of it and providing us with a little place to escape to.
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
