Redfeather Ranger Station
Open and accepting reservations via Recreation.gov. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for Larimer County through December 31, 2026. Guests receive a combination lock code upon booking.
Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 4:10PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day Alert for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 400 PM Tuesday June 30 IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Hot, sunny, and occasionally smoky weather conditions will result in ozone concentrations occasionally reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Monday and Tuesday. Particle pollution levels could also reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, or worse, due to the wildfire smoke. 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. Tuesday, June 30, 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...People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. During periods of heavier wildfire smoke, everyone should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
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
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Redfeather Ranger Station provides a unique lodging experience in two authentically restored CCC-era log cabins in Roosevelt National Forest. The larger Ranger Cabin spans 1,660 square feet with a fully-equipped kitchen featuring two stoves, two refrigerators, microwave, and complete cookware. It includes a stone fireplace, covered porch with grill, and dining room seating eight. The Assistant Ranger Cabin is a cozy two-bedroom cabin with its own stone fireplace and small kitchen. Both cabins include indoor bathrooms with shower stalls, electricity, and heating. Outdoor amenities include propane grills, picnic tables, a campfire ring, and horseshoe game area. The station sits in a ponderosa pine forest at 8,200 feet, approximately 46 miles northwest of Fort Collins near the community of Red Feather Lakes. Guests must provide their own linens, bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Firewood is not provided. Pets and livestock are prohibited. Nearby recreation includes fishing and boating on Dowdy Lake and West Lake, hiking on Mount Margaret and Lady Moon trails, and whitewater on the Poudre River 10 miles south.
Directions
Drive 21 miles north of Fort Collins on US Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E) and travel approximately 22 miles. Turn right (north) onto the Forest Service access road just past the Red Feather Supermarket and travel approximately 1/4 mile to the station.
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 | $200 |
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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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