SUMMIT CREEK GUARD STATION

Closed — Open mid-July through mid-October. The facility is closed during winter and spring due to seasonal conditions. Currently closed for the season and will reopen in mid-July 2026.

About

Summit Creek Guard Station, constructed in 1912, is a historic Forest Service guard station listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located approximately 34 miles north of Steamboat Springs in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, this rental cabin represents the transition between early pre-design phase and pre-Civilian Conservation Corps phase Forest Service construction. The guard station sleeps up to 6 people in two bunk beds and one full bed. The facility includes electricity with electric lights, a propane heater and refrigerator, basic kitchen supplies including pots, pans and plates, a kitchen sink, table and chairs, and an outdoor picnic table and fire ring. A vault toilet is available on-site, along with non-potable water. The station also features a flush toilet and shower inside the cabin. The surrounding area offers scenic mountain views and access to national forest recreation opportunities. The cabin provides a unique lodging experience for those seeking a historic, rustic retreat in the Colorado Rockies.

Directions

Located approximately 34 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.

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