About Alder Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
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Reviews (24)
What Guests Are Saying
Alder Guard Station offers beautiful views from the front porch, a spacious cabin with a cozy woodburning stove, and good working appliances. Guests appreciate the charming stream and easy access for outdoor activities. However, older travelers may find the stairs to the bathroom challenging at night, and some noted the lack of curtains for privacy.
What Guests Are Saying
Alder Guard Station offers beautiful views from the front porch, a spacious cabin with a cozy woodburning stove, and good working appliances. Guests appreciate the charming stream and easy access for outdoor activities. However, older travelers may find the stairs to the bathroom challenging at night, and some noted the lack of curtains for privacy.
Review Summary
Robert G
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
what a beautiful location, the mountains and 4 wheel drive roads remind us that we truly live in Gods country.
Robert G
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
what a beautiful location, the mountains and 4 wheel drive roads remind us that we truly live in Gods country.
Phillip A
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
Love staying here definitely will come back and stay again.
Phillip A
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
Love staying here definitely will come back and stay again.
Annette B
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
well used area ,atv and foot traffic alot , cows and a lost horse wandering around, let him in the fence so he wouldn't get ran over by atvs and dirt bikes racing by., Owner showed up after a day took him in his trailer in the pouring rain . love this place ,just needs more ada stuff in the bathroom for us old folks .left a step for someone else to use there under tub.
Annette B
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
well used area ,atv and foot traffic alot , cows and a lost horse wandering around, let him in the fence so he wouldn't get ran over by atvs and dirt bikes racing by., Owner showed up after a day took him in his trailer in the pouring rain . love this place ,just needs more ada stuff in the bathroom for us old folks .left a step for someone else to use there under tub.
Annette B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
dirty, floor is warped in bathroom, staring to look drab inside. mouse poo on beds and kitchen stove and counters, pulled stove out was like omg. bleached it, needs to be thoughly cleaned spent most of my time cleaning and not much of anything else ,
Annette B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
dirty, floor is warped in bathroom, staring to look drab inside. mouse poo on beds and kitchen stove and counters, pulled stove out was like omg. bleached it, needs to be thoughly cleaned spent most of my time cleaning and not much of anything else ,
Richard W
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
Great cabin in a great location. Having water and electric we're a bonus as we brought the grandkids
Richard W
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: Alder Guard Station, Loop: ALDER GUARD STATION
Great cabin in a great location. Having water and electric we're a bonus as we brought the grandkids
Location Alder Guard Station
Address:
Fsr 610
South Fork, CO, 81154
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7044 / -106.647
Elevation: 2555 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- The combination to the cabin is provided in your confirmation letter. If you have any questions, please call the Divide Ranger District at (719) 657-3321. Office hours are .
- Pets are only allowed outside the guard station; please clean up after your pet
- Do not leave food or trash outside the guard station; bears have been spotted in the area
- All garbage and food must be packed out; do not burn garbage in the fire pit or wood stove
- Do not place tents or vehicles on the lawn
- The guard station is a no-smoking facility
- Please clean guard station upon departure
- Make sure guard station is locked upon departure
- Horses are restricted to the corral area near the barn; only weed free hay/feed for the horses - no grazing allowed; if you bring horses, please contact the District office at (719) 657-3321
- Forest Service employees use the horse pasture adjacent to the guard station for official duties
- Learn more about theRio Grande National Forest.
- 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.
- Occasionally the water well overflows due to ground water pressures. The water then may not test safely. To avoid this you are encouraged to bring spare drinking/cooking water.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
