Upper Crossing Guard Station, Saguache, CO

Upper Crossing Guard Station in Saguache county is located 2 hrs 55 min west of Pueblo, CO with an elevation of 8,423 feet. The site is open all year. There is a fee of $75.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (22)

4.3 out of 5

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@KingdonP843435 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #1

Cabin was clean and everything was in good working order.

@TracyV8590931 · Camped on Apr 9, 2024 at Campsite #1

Nice cabin in a beautiful location. Well stocked kitchen. The heater was very loud from vibration but we put a rock on top and it helped.

@JanetC4565717 · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #1

Beautiful cabin in a very serene setting. We had a lovely time here and the escape from noise and light pollution of the city is reenergizing. Cabin was clean and comfortably sleeps 6 or more. There are 2 sets of bunk beds in one bedroom with a full on the bottom and twin on top. There is another single bunk bed with same configuration in the other bedroom. The bathroom is roomy. Kitchen is fully stocked. There are several hiking trails you can take from cabin - for all skill levels and many more nearby on BLM land.

@PeterB9363957 · Camped on Jul 6, 2023 at Campsite #1

I've rented Upper Crossing several times and several Rec.Gov cabins but this one is definitely one of my favorites with it's great location it is a gateway to a great area including Saguache Park and the Cochetopa River and it's tributaries. Great hiking and fishing areas and the fishing on the Saguache River and Sheeps Creek by the cabin is not a disappointment!

@DanK6653884 · Camped on Aug 21, 2022 at Campsite #1

I only was able to spend 1 night which was fine as I was on my way further north the next 2 nights @ a Wyoming cabin. This was my 4th time here & it was wonderful as always. If you're looking for a rustic or more remote experience, I would probably search other cabins in the area as this place has pretty much all the comforts of home such as full kitchen, indoor bathroom & shower, microwave & electricity and is only a short distance from a major highway. However; for older & more physically challenged folks, this place is great.

@ThomasD6597226 · Camped on Jul 28, 2022 at Campsite #1

This is a two bedroom / one bath house. It had everything we needed.

@AndrewT9982192 · Camped on Jul 21, 2022 at Campsite #1

The Upper Crossing Guard Station is a wonderful basecamp for all sorts of adventures in the northern San Luis Valley. From fishing to hiking to climbing and mountain biking, this area is loaded with fun things to do. The Guard Station itself is a wonderfully isolated property, yet the cabin has charm and most of the essential amenities that you will need to be comfortable in between adventures. One of the best features of the Upper Crossing Guard Station is that there is no cell service for miles. Zero. Zilch. So grab a good book, a good friend, or both, as you get away from it all to recharge in the woods!

@BobbyM7185505 · Camped on Mar 24, 2022 at Campsite #1

Great place very clean and well kept!

@TracyS2333570 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #1

nice place ,worked out great for our needs.

@TracyS735 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #1

nice place ,worked out great for our needs.

@DavidB864 · Camped on Nov 4, 2021 at Campsite #1

Great location and good place with no noise. Easy to access. Was a very enjoyable place to stay and my dog seemed comfortable. You do need to bring your own wood for burning though.

@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Nov 4, 2021 at Campsite #1

Great location and good place with no noise. Easy to access. Was a very enjoyable place to stay and my dog seemed comfortable. You do need to bring your own wood for burning though.

@AnnetteB860617 · Camped on Jul 29, 2021 at Campsite #1

was a bit unclean but wasn't terrible ,mice and Pac rat checking out the trash cans and oven . so keep stuff in a cooler or frig .rained every day in the afternoon with thunderstorm ,bring scrub brush and dish towels ,

@AnnetteB759 · Camped on Jul 29, 2021 at Campsite #1

@LindaR997 · Camped on Jun 3, 2021 at Campsite #1

We had a great time. The ranger station worked very well for handicap accessible needs. The cabin is off the beaten path slightly; about 1 mile off the highway, yet gives you the sense of peaceful solitude.

@LindaR3889509 · Camped on Jun 3, 2021 at Campsite #1

@TerryF280 · Camped on Nov 23, 2019 at Campsite #1

The location by far is the best and only attribute worth noting. We were very disappointed in the cleanliness of the place. Hair all over the beds from animals (dogs), dirt everywhere you looked. Luckily we brought some Clorox wipes which came in very handy. The interior could use a painting throughout. There are much better places to stay for the price.

@JohnR229 · Camped on Oct 5, 2019 at Campsite #1

Very nice location. Cabin maintenance very poor. Bathroom window has been broken for more than a year. Kitchen floor is a disaster. Whole place needs maintenance attention.

@JudithB270 · Camped on Sep 29, 2019 at Campsite #1

Very relaxing place

@EdC543 · Camped on Sep 9, 2019 at Campsite #1

Kitchen is getting in really bad Shape! needs help before it is completely gone!

@EdC8853916 · Camped on Sep 9, 2019 at Campsite #1

Kitchen is getting in really bad Shape! needs help before it is completely gone!

@DaveG686 · Camped on Sep 6, 2019 at Campsite #1

Great spot. All facilities were in good working order. The USFS staff in Saghuache are very friendly and do a great job taking care of any issues. We had none. Awesome team there. Great spot to visit activities in the town of Saghuache. Having travelled through that area for many years, this was our first trip to make some regular trips into town. The recently renovated Ute Theatre is a real treasure and we went to a music show there. We also went to see a movie. There is a fairly new coffee shop off the main street that is super cool and friendly. Joyful Journey Hot Springs is right up the road going north from Saghuache towards Salida.

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