Piney Guard Station
Avon, Colorado · 9,055 ft · In White River National Forest
Photos: USFS
Wildfire 35 mi S: Willow, 7,359 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,055 ft (2,760 m)9,055 ft2,760 m
Sites1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
Piney Guard Station is a rustic cabin that was constructed in the 1930s as a work station for Forest Service crews. This 14 by 22-ft. structure has a single room and is built from logs. It is open both summer and winter with spring and late fall closures.Recreation
The cabin is conveniently located in an area offering a variety of year-round recreational activities. The Forest Service road leading to the cabin is used by mountain bikers, hikers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. This area is popular for hunting big and small game, game birds and waterfowl.Facilities
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 Piney Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedRain Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms, 90% chance of rain49°33°
- ThuChance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny, 48% chance of rain41°24°
- FriSunny50°30°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain53°35°
- SunMostly Sunny, 10% chance of rain51°35°
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Dispersed camping nearby
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- 9.7 mi
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- 10 mi
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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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