Alder Guard Station
South Fork, Colorado · 8,386 ft · In Rio Grande National Forest
Photos: USDA Forest Service
Wildfire 44 mi NW: Elk, 7,257 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,386 ft (2,556 m)8,386 ft2,556 m
Sites1
Alder Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Alder Guard Station is located 2 miles north of the town of South Fork along Alder Creek in the Rio Grande National Forest. The guard station was constructed in 1910 and was the residence and office for the local ranger district. Today the historic cabin is a comfortable getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado.
Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of five nights to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin.Recreation
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Alder Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance T-storms, 80% chance of rain42°29°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain52°29°
- FriSunny53°33°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain56°38°
- SunMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain56°37°
Nearby camping
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RV park
RV Park · 2.3 mi · South Fork
RV park
RV Park · 2.3 mi · South Fork
RV park
RV Park · 2.5 mi · South Fork
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.8 mi
Camp site
Alpine, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Rio Grande National Forest
- 6.3 mi
Camp site
Alpine, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Rio Grande National Forest
- 6.7 mi
Camp site
South Fork, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Rio Grande National Forest
- 6.8 mi
Camp site
South Fork, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Rio Grande National Forest
- 6.9 mi
Camp site
South Fork, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Rio Grande National Forest
- 7.2 mi
Camp site
South Fork, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Rio Grande National Forest
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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