Grizzly Creek Guard Station
Grizzly Creek Guard Station is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 40.55694, -106.58722
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 970-723-2700
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Grizzly Creek Guard Station
Overview At an elevation of 8,500 feet, Grizzly Creek Guard Station is located between Walden and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, offering guests an unique lodging opportunity in the Routt National Forest. The area around the guard station offers a chance to view abundant wildlife and experience a variety of recreational opportunities year-round. The guard station is accessible by passenger vehicle when there is no snow; however, high clearance vehicles are recommended in the spring and fall. Access to the cabin in winter is only available by snowmobile, cross-country skis or snowshoes. The cabin offers some creature comforts, but guests should be prepared to bring some of their own supplies and gear. Recreation In summer, hiking and fishing can be found within the vicinity. Trailheads leading to hiking and horseback riding trails are an easy drive from the guard station. Designated areas for off-road vehicles are also near the cabin. In winter, the area is blanketed by snow for wintertime play. Cross-country skiers and snowmobile traffic often pass by the guard station during daylight hours. Facilities The historic two-room cabin sleeps five on bunkbeds with mattresses. The cabin has a heater and range powered by propane. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, cooking utensils, pots and pans. An accessible outhouse with pit toilet is also on-site. Water, electricity, indoor plumbing and trash collection are not available. Water must be hauled from a campground a
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 137 designated routes (121 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teal Lake Group Campsite | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Teal Lake | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Hidden Lakes | National forest campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Summit Lake | National forest campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Granite Campground | National forest campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| Dry Lake | National forest campground | 10 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.