What is the max vehicle length at Brewery Creek Guard Station?

Brewery Creek Guard Station allows vehicles up to 25 feet.

Are fires allowed at Brewery Creek Guard Station?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Brewery Creek Guard Station, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Brewery Creek Guard Station have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Brewery Creek Guard Station does not have wifi.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Brewery Creek Guard Station?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Brewery Creek Guard Station. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Brewery Creek Guard Station, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Brewery Creek Guard Station?

There are 1 campsites at Brewery Creek Guard Station and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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Brewery Creek Guard Station

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Brewery Creek Guard Station is located in the Rio Grande National Forest, featuring forested terrain with nearby creeks. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Visitors can explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve or the historic town of Saguache, both accessible within an hour.

Description

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Rio Grande National Forest

Overview

Brewery Creek Guard Station is situated at an elevation of 9,500 feet in a densely wooded aspen grove overlooking Brewery Creek. The cabin is a few miles south of the Continental Divide on the northern end of the San Luis Valley in the Rio Grande National Forest. Built in 1935, the two room cabin was originally used by a forest ranger who oversaw the Poncha and Bonanza Districts of what was then called the Cochetopa National Forest. Today the cabin is a comfortable getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado.

Recreation

The area offers many opportunities for hiking and off-road vehicle adventures in summer, hunting in the fall, and cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. Several hiking trails are in close proximity to the cabin, including several leading up to Antora and Antora Meadows.

Natural Features

The cabin offers wonderful views of Antora Peak (13,266 feet) and Windy Point (12,129 feet) towering over the valley. Active beaver dams occupy the nearby creek just below the cabin, where anglers can cast a line into the frigid waters. Elk, deer, and other wildlife are often seen in meadows adjacent to the cabin.

Nearby Attractions

Brewery Creek Guard Station is located 2 miles from Bonanza, a historical silver mining town that was booming in the 1880's. Today visitors to Bonanza can see old mines, historical buildings, and old time mining equipment as they follow the Bonanza Mines Off-Highway Vehicle Tour. Maps for the Bonanza Off-Highway Vehicle Tour are available at the Saguache Ranger Station.

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Location

Brewery Creek Guard Station is located in Colorado

Directions

From Saguache, go north on Hwy 285 for 15 miles to Villa Grove. Take the Bonanza turnoff, County Rd LL56, on the left 0.1 mile north of Villa Grove. Stay on LL56 about 13 miles west to the \"Brewery Creek \" sign and make a left turn, crossing a bridge. Travel on Forest Road #880 for 1.5 miles. There are 2 boundary gates before the cabin gate, one is for private property next to the Bonanza Ranch, and the second gate is the Bureau of Land Management / Forest boundary. The cabin gate is to the right of the road beyond the second gate. Winter access may be limited to showshoes, skis or snowmobile. During the spring snow melt, March through mid May, hiking 1.5 miles may be the only option for accessing the cabin. Seasonal road closures may also be in effect, check conditions prior to your arrival.