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State Park
Fitton Guard Station Cabin
Del Norte, CO
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- Address:Del Norte, CO
About
Overview
Fitton Guard Station is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,600 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail. The barn was renovated in 2010 and a vault toilet was installed.
Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of 14 days to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin. The combination to the cabin is provided in the confirmation letter.
Recreation
The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, horseback riding and fishing.
Facilities
The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds). There is a wood burning cook stove,outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table, chairs and a small covered porch. There is no potable water. Natural sources of water should be treated before use.Firewood not provided. Firewood can be gathered near the cabin.
Natural Features
**There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At 13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Off Cow Camp is located 400 yards downstream from Fitton Guard Station and is available as a rental cabin to the public.**
Nearby Attractions
The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect to many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.
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Amenities
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Fitton Guard Station Cabin
Trail
Bennett Peak and Windy Point
Colorado
6.4 mi2,730 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
West Frisco Trail
Colorado
10.7 mi3,143 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Middle Frisco Trail
Colorado
12.0 mi2,759 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Poage Lake
Colorado
2.2 mi568 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Deadmans Loop
Colorado
4.6 mi699 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Crater Creek Trail
Colorado
7.6 mi2,756 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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