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 August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
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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