Saguache Bunkhouse
This facility does not appear to be available for public rental. No active listing exists on Recreation.gov or official USFS recreation pages. The bunkhouse at the Saguache Ranger Station serves seasonal Forest Service employees and is not open to the public.
Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 2:40PM MDT until July 2 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 2:40PM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 2:40PM MDT until June 30 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
About
The Saguache Bunkhouse appears in USFS records as a lookout/cabin facility located in Saguache County, Colorado within the Rio Grande National Forest's Saguache Ranger District. Despite the USFS listing, extensive research found no active public rental availability on Recreation.gov or official Forest Service recreation pages. The Saguache Ranger Station, constructed in 1939 as a Pueblo-style complex with assistance from the Civilian Conservation Corps, includes a bunkhouse that was converted from an office space to house seasonal Forest Service employees. This may be the facility referenced, though it does not appear to be open for public overnight stays. Travelers seeking USFS cabin rentals in the Saguache area should consider nearby alternatives including Stone Cellar Guard Station, Duncan Cabin, Carnero Guard Station, and Upper Crossing Guard Station, all of which are available for public reservation through Recreation.gov.
Directions
Saguache Bunkhouse is located in Saguache, Colorado, nestled in the scenic San Luis Valley. To reach the property, travel to the town of Saguache and navigate towards the Bunkhouse, which is conveniently situated near downtown. Ample parking is provided for guest vehicles on site.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 655-2547 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Rio Grande NF Saguache Region | |
| Rio Grande NF Cabin Rentals |
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