Buckhorn Ranger Station
Currently closed for the season. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov when open. Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Tuesday June 30 to 400 PM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Continued hot and sunny weather conditions may allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. The transport of wildfire smoke may increase particle pollution levels, reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, or worse, at times. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
The Buckhorn Ranger Station is a historic cabin rental complex in Roosevelt National Forest, located 22 miles west of Masonville on Buckhorn Road. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in August 2022, the original Ranger Cabin was built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The station offers three distinct cabins for overnight rental through Recreation.gov. The main Ranger Cabin is a fully-furnished two-bedroom unit with indoor plumbing and electricity, accommodating up to six guests. It features two single beds in one bedroom, a queen bed in the second bedroom, and a futon in the living room. The kitchen includes running water, stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and toaster, with a woodstove for heat. The Assistant Ranger Cabin is a one-bedroom unit with two twin beds, a futon, propane heater, full kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. The Bunkhouse is an efficiency cabin with kitchen and living area. All five buildings at the complex are powered by a sustainable off-grid solar and battery micro-grid installed in 2024. The site includes two fire pits, charcoal grills, and a horseshoe court. Guests must bring bedding, towels, toiletries, and food. No pets or livestock are allowed, and additional camping on-site is prohibited. The nearest services are over an hour away. The area offers hiking on Danner Hill Trail, OHV riding, hunting, and scenic drives, with the Golden Eagle Disc Golf Course located across the road.
Directions
Located on Larimer County Road 44H (Buckhorn Road) 22 miles west of Masonville, Colorado. The site is 165 feet east of the intersection with Forest Service Road 100, 11.6 miles west of the Buckhorn Road and Stove Prairie Road intersection (just past mile marker 32 if driving from the east), and 1 mile east of the Buckhorn Road and Monument Gulch Road junction.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $175 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| VisitARP@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 295-6600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Buckhorn Ranger Station |
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