Jackson Guard Station
Portland, Colorado · 9,039 ft · In Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Joseph Gonzales · source
Wildfire 0.9 mi SE: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,039 ft (2,755 m)9,039 ft2,755 m
Sites1
Jackson 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
Jackson Guard Station is a great destination for anything from a weekend getaway to a week-long hunting trip. The cabin was originally used as a guard station that housed Forest Service work crews. The cabin's access road is remarkably scenic, making for an impressive arrival.
In summer months, the cabin sets the stage for a wide array of activities. Recreation ranges from thrilling off-road vehicle riding to amazing scenery viewsing,hiking,and rewarding fishing.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Jackson Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 91% chance of rain41°26°
- ThuPartly Sunny, 8% chance of rain44°26°
- FriSunny50°29°
- SatMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain50°34°
- SunSlight Chance Snow Showers, 23% chance of rain48°32°
Nearby camping
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Cimarron Forks
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Portland
East Fork Dispersed
Dispersed · 1.1 mi · Portland
Silver Jack Campground (CO)
Public Land · 1.8 mi · Loghill Village
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.1 mi
East Fork Dispersed
Portland, CO
- 2.4 mi
Middle Fork Cimarron Dispersed
Portland, CO
- 4.4 mi
Owl Creek Pass Dispersed
Portland, CO
- 6.0 mi
West Fork Cimarron Dispersed
Portland, CO
- 9.7 mi
Camp site
Lake City, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uncompahgre National Forest
- 11 mi
Dakota Terraces Campground
Loghill Village, CO · On State agency land · Ridgway State Park
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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