Seedhouse Guard Station in CO -- Campground & RV Camping

Built in 1933, this historic guard station sits at 8,000 feet under a fir and pine canopy along North Fork Elk Creek. The log cabin accommodates five guests with two bunk beds, a propane cook stove, refrigerator, heater, lights, and kitchen cookware. Outside, visitors will find a picnic table, fire ring, outhouse with a vault toilet, and a horse corral. There is no electricity or running water. Located across from Seedhouse Campground, it offers close access to trout fishing on the Elk River and trails entering the nearby Mount Zirkel Wilderness.

Getting there: The guard station is located about 26 miles north of Steamboat Springs, CO. From Steamboat Springs, take Highway 40 west and turn right on County Road 129. Head north on 129 (toward Clark) about 18 miles. One mile after Clark, take the first right after crossing the Elk River, Routt County Road 64, which is also Forest Service Road 400. Stay on this for 8 miles and the guard station is behind a locked gate, tucked in some trees on the left, across from the Seedhouse Campground. The last 3 miles is a dirt road and is not maintained in the winter. Fall access to the guard station is over both paved and gravel/dirt roads. Road conditions are variable and 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Winter access to the guard station is by ski or snowmobile only. Parking is available at the end of county maintenance. The distance from a plowed road to the guard station is approximately 3.5 miles. The main road to the facility is a groomed snowmobile trail, but guests may have to break trail into the guard station.

• Moderately separated here.
• Middle Fork Elk River runs 0.3 mi off.
• Little Agnes Mountain stands 3,437 ft above the map pin, 4.6 miles northeast.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads, with most of them shaded.

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