Colorado · Camping · Saguache · Near South Fork

Stone Cellar Guard Station

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Is Stone Cellar Guard Station open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Stone Cellar Guard Station, so check the source for the area it covers.

Closures and dangerous conditions on roads, bridges, and trails from flooding
Agency closure covering Rio Grande National Forest · USFS · Rio Grande National Forest

As of Nov 12, 8:40 AM MST · Source: USFS · Rio Grande National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 9,500 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Near SaguacheSaguache Ranger District · Rio Grande National Forest

Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin located at an elevation of 9,500 feet, just outside the boundary of La Garita Wilderness in Saguache Park in the Rio Grande National Forest. The cabin is a secluded getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south-central Colorado.

Around this trail

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Sleep close
Stone Cellar Guard Station
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Eat after
Two Rivers BBQ
Restaurant
On your way back · 24 mi
If it rains
Creede Underground Mining Museum
Museum
Museum · 17 mi from South Fork

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Local outfitters

Blue Creek Lodge18 mi away
Highlander33 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Also worth it near here
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- Wheeler LoopHiking · ~18 min drivePhoto: C. K. Hartman, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
- Lower Dome ReservoirLake fishing · ~23 min drive
Best time to visit Stone Cellar Guard Station
Best months: June. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  37° / 6°
  5 wet
2. Feb
  42° / 9°
  6 wet
3. Mar
  50° / 16°
  7 wet
4. Apr
  56° / 24°
  7 wet
5. May
  65° / 30°
  6 wet
6. Jun
  75° / 36°
  8 wet
7. Jul
  78° / 43°
  15 wet
8. Aug
  76° / 42°
  18 wet
9. Sep
  70° / 34°
  13 wet
10. Oct
  61° / 26°
  9 wet
11. Nov
  49° / 14°
  6 wet
12. Dec
  38° / 5°
  5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Creede, CO, 17.6 mi away at 8,852 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.