Brewery Creek Guard Station

Clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Having a sink to use was great. There are 3 houses within sight in the distance, but otherwise the cabin is private and secluded with nice views. The creek was low and the fish in it too small to bother, but we went up to Mosquito Lake and caught a rainbow trout (there were no mosquitos OR people at the lake). The previous reviews about the water pump aren't kidding. The first time I used it I enjoyed the workout. The second time wasn't fun anymore. The third time took 30 pumps just to get the water started and I gave up before our jug was full. If you are not fit and full of energy, you might consider bringing your own water.

Clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Having a sink to use was great. There are 3 houses within sight in the distance, but otherwise the cabin is private and secluded with nice views. The creek was low and the fish in it too small to bother, but we went up to Mosquito Lake and caught a rainbow trout (there were no mosquitos OR people at the lake). The previous reviews about the water pump aren't kidding. The first time I used it I enjoyed the workout. The second time wasn't fun anymore. The third time took 30 pumps just to get the water started and I gave up before our jug was full. If you are not fit and full of energy, you might consider bringing your own water.

The new water pump is hard to use so the experience at the cabin is more difficult than it was in the past.

The new water pump is hard to use so the experience at the cabin is more difficult than it was in the past.

Really great cabin layout. Interesting area history with all the mines. The pitcher pump required some effort, but the water arrived and was pure.

Really great cabin layout. Interesting area history with all the mines. The pitcher pump required some effort, but the water arrived and was pure.

Very quiet. It's nothing fancy, but just what I was looking for to unplug for a few days.

Very quiet. It's nothing fancy, but just what I was looking for to unplug for a few days.

Beautiful and quiet. Warm cabin, comfy mattress, great hiking and easy access. Arrival did have some issues; gate combination worked fine. The cabin door combination did not work. Had to drive 30 mi to Saguache Ranger District office and get emergency contact number for guidance. District Ranger Richard responded almost immediately after receiving my message that we could not get into the cabin. Richard went above and beyond and contacted the District Supervisor who authorized Richard to provide us the master lock key. No easy feat as it was a three day holiday weekend. Returning back to the cabin after dark (8pm) the key worked just fine. Except for the 60 mi roundtrip inconvenience and arrival in the dark, we had a wonderful experience. Richard is to be applauded for his stellar attention to helping us on a Friday evening after hours. We used candles and lanterns rather than using the propane wall mounted lights. The propane stove and wall heater were great; just remember to crack open two windows. Highly recommend this cabin and will return again!

Beautiful and quiet. Warm cabin, comfy mattress, great hiking and easy access. Arrival did have some issues; gate combination worked fine. The cabin door combination did not work. Had to drive 30 mi to Saguache Ranger District office and get emergency contact number for guidance. District Ranger Richard responded almost immediately after receiving my message that we could not get into the cabin. Richard went above and beyond and contacted the District Supervisor who authorized Richard to provide us the master lock key. No easy feat as it was a three day holiday weekend. Returning back to the cabin after dark (8pm) the key worked just fine. Except for the 60 mi roundtrip inconvenience and arrival in the dark, we had a wonderful experience. Richard is to be applauded for his stellar attention to helping us on a Friday evening after hours. We used candles and lanterns rather than using the propane wall mounted lights. The propane stove and wall heater were great; just remember to crack open two windows. Highly recommend this cabin and will return again!