Glade Guard Station
Open seasonally May through November. Reservations through the Jersey Jim Foundation are required for stays of 2-5 nights. No potable water on site; visitors must bring their own drinking water.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 3:02PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall and flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Watch issued October 30 at 12:22PM MDT until November 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 10,000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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.
About
Glade Guard Station holds the distinction of being one of the oldest Forest Service administrative sites in Colorado, with its original log cabin constructed in 1905 for the Glade District of the Montezuma National Forest. The property is listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties and is now part of the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. In 2018, the Jersey Jim Foundation was selected to operate the guard station as a short-term vacation rental. The facility includes tent pads for camping, a large firepit area with picnic tables, one interior full-service restroom, and one external flushing toilet. Horse enthusiasts will appreciate the corral, barn, and piped water for stock animals. Visitors must bring their own drinking and cooking water as no potable water is available on site. The station sits within the Glade, a 165,000-acre landscape of wetlands, meadows, and mesas at approximately 8,000 feet elevation. Access requires an hour and a half drive on mostly forest service dirt roads from Cortez or Dolores. There is no cell service at the cabin or for several miles in any direction, making this a true backcountry retreat.
Directions
From Cortez or Dolores, approximately 1.5 hours via forest service dirt roads through aspen, pine, and oak forests. No cell service at the station or for several miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| jerseyjimfoundation@gmail.com |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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