Seedhouse Guard Station
Closed for the season. The cabin operates fall and winter only, typically opening in September when vehicle access is possible on the dirt road, and remaining available through winter with ski-in/snowmobile access. Not available during spring and summer months.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 6:08PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Wednesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: 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 Grand Junction CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Wednesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: 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.
About
Seedhouse Guard Station is a historic one-room cabin constructed in 1933, offering a unique backcountry lodging experience in the Routt National Forest near the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness. The cabin sits at 8,000 feet elevation beneath a canopy of fir and pine along North Fork Elk Creek. It accommodates up to 5 guests with two bunk beds (3 twin beds and 1 full bed) plus basic kitchen supplies including pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. The cabin is equipped with propane-powered heating, stove, lights, and refrigerator, but has no potable water or electricity. A vault toilet and campfire ring with picnic table are located outside. Guests must bring their own drinking water, food, sleeping bags, and pack out all trash. Fall visitors can drive directly to the cabin via a dirt road, while winter access requires parking at the Hinman lot and traveling approximately 3.5 miles by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile. The area offers excellent recreation including cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, and fishing in the nearby Elk River. Reservations require a 3-night minimum and must be made at least 3 days in advance through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Steamboat Springs, take Highway 40 west and turn right on County Road 129. Head north toward Clark for about 18 miles. One mile past Clark, take the first right after crossing the Elk River onto Routt County Road 64 (also Forest Service Road 400). Continue 8 miles to the guard station on the left, behind a locked gate across from Seedhouse Campground. The last 3 miles is a dirt road not maintained in winter. Winter access requires parking at the Hinman lot and traveling 3.5 miles by ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 870-2299 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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