Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234660
When Upper Crossing Guard Station reopens
Upper Crossing Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
22
Only 22 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 142 open for online reservation · 41 reserved.
Where the open windows are
22.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 142 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online22.4%
Open site-nights142 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)41 / 183
Weekday openings86
Weekend openings56
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 86 fall on weekdays and 56 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027March holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| UCGS01 | 142 |
This site currently has 142 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Nov 18
Next open weekendFri · Dec 11
The next bookable night is Nov 18; the first open weekend starts Dec 11. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
142 open site-nights across 1 site at Upper Crossing Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 4 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 18 at site UCGS01.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCGS01 | Not recorded | None | 142 | 65 nights | Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10 +130 more |
About Upper Crossing Guard Station
Overview
Upper Crossing Guard Station is located at an elevation of 8,400 feet, along a scenic byway near the Continental Divide, offering visitors a comfortable lodging experience in a remote setting in Rio Grande National Forest.
This guard station is the original headquarters of the old Cochetopa National Forest that existed for only a few years during the early part of the last century.
Today, guests to the guard station will find plenty of opportunities for relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado.
Recreation
The area offers many opportunities for hiking in summer, hunting in the fall and cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
The cabin sits at the confluence of two creeks and offers visitors excellent fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout right out the front door.
Hiking opportunities are in close proximity to the cabin, extending out to nearby wilderness and other public lands.
Facilities
Upper Crossing Guard Station has all the amenities of a standard home, including electricity, heat and inside running water. It is furnished with three bunk beds, with twin beds on the top and fold-out full beds on the bottom, accommodating up to nine people. The cabin has electric lights, propane heater and wood burning stove. The living area has a table and chairs, couch and other furniture. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, hot water, some cooking utensils and some pots and pans. A picnic table, campfire grill and horseshoe pit are also on-site.
Although the cabin has most amenities, guests do need to provide their own food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. It is recommended that guests bring an additional light source in case of emergencies.
Natural Features
Upper Crossing Guard Station provides a remote setting that is easily accessible year-round via CO Highway 114. The brief dirt road leading to the cabin is actually the old stagecoach route, complete with historic graffiti that served as billboards advertising goods and services at the stagecoach stops.
Views from the cabin include portions of the Continental Divide and unspoiled surrounding countryside, showcasing high mountain peaks, diverse forests, streams and lakes in addition to some of Colorado's most scenic working ranches.
Historically, Ute Indians traveled through this area and found it favorable for living in the San Luis Valley.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 9
Getting there
Access to the cabin is only allowed via the route described in this section. The road that leads to the south of the Guard Station gate crosses private property and is not open for public access to Highway 114. From Saguache, take Highway 114 west for approximately 22 miles. The turnoff for the Guard Station is 1 mile past County Road NN14. From Gunnison, remain on Highway 114 until approximately 4 miles past the Buffalo Pass Campground entrance. The exit to the station is between mile marker 39 and 40. Look for the Upper Crossing sign on the highway. Turn east for a short distance until the road ends in a "T" Turn right and go .5 mile. The cabin will be on the left. During the winter guests may need to snowmobile, snow shoe or ski .5 miles from the nearest maintained road in order to access the cabin.
46525 St Hwy 114, Saguache, CO 81149719-655-2547
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Upper Crossing Guard Station?
Reservations for Upper Crossing Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 142 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (77.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 22 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Upper Crossing Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Upper Crossing Guard Station in the last 7 days, 8 over 30 days and 22 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Upper Crossing Guard Station?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 29 at site UCGS01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Upper Crossing Guard Station?
March 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Upper Crossing Guard Station?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Nov 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Dec 11. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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