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
Kari P
VerifiedMarch 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
Great cabin, beautiful scenery!
Gary A
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
This is a nice hut. Mostly supplied. The big lacking item is paper towels and fire starting material such as newspaper. Bring those two items and you are pretty much set. It is small, but well laid out, perfect for four.
Gary A
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
This is a nice hut. Mostly supplied. The big lacking item is paper towels and fire starting material such as newspaper. Bring those two items and you are pretty much set. It is small, but well laid out, perfect for four.
Derek M
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
fun place to go for quiet time in the winter.
Derek M
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
fun place to go for quiet time in the winter.
Michele L
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
We loved our overnight here. Perfect fall weather and stunning views. The cabin is kept in great shape and the wood stove heats the place up quickly.
Michele L
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
We loved our overnight here. Perfect fall weather and stunning views. The cabin is kept in great shape and the wood stove heats the place up quickly.
Steve A
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
My 5th year at the cabin during fall colors. The location is perfect for photographers wanting an early start and a late finish with the daylight. The colors and a little weather made for an exceptional stay. Hoping to get a winter visit in the next couple of years. That has to be special!
Steve A
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
My 5th year at the cabin during fall colors. The location is perfect for photographers wanting an early start and a late finish with the daylight. The colors and a little weather made for an exceptional stay. Hoping to get a winter visit in the next couple of years. That has to be special!
Michal K
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON GUARD STATION
Great little cabin in an awesome location. There is considerable traffic on the road, so it's not really secluded, but otherwise it is a peaceful, private spot. Amazing lush forest and great scenery. Kids had fun in the yard and we enjoyed a fire in the fire ring every night. If you're looking to pay it forward, the cabin could use a few plates, cups, silverware (with something to put the silverware in, there are no drawers), a 9v battery for the smoke alarm, a few candles for the wall-mounted candle lanterns, and books, games, etc. Soap and toilet paper was provided, but I'd bring your own unless you're feeling lucky.
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
