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.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
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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