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Buckhorn Ranger Station
U.S. Forest Service · Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
| Agency | U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Managed by | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Location | Bellevue, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.58080, -105.46862 · Map |
| Rental units | 3 cabins (electric) |
| Capacity | 4–6 people |
| Accessible units | 1 |
| Check-in | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out | 10:00 AM |
| Office phone | 970-295-6600 |
| Office email | VisitARP@usda.gov |
This same property is listed as a campground in the federal record — see Buckhorn Ranger Station on Fed Camp Finder for its campsites, hookups, and RV details.
Rental units (3)
| Unit | Type | Sleeps | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Ranger Cabin (Fullen Kamp) | Cabin — electric | 6 | — |
| Buckhorn Assistant Ranger Cabin (0502) | Cabin — electric | 4 | — |
| Buckhorn Bunkhouse (0503) | Cabin — electric | 4 | Yes |
About this listing
Overview The Buckhorn Ranger Station has three cabins, an office and large garage. In August 2022, the Buckhorn Ranger Station was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Buckhorn Ranger Cabin was built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Guests need to bring bedding, including pillows, blankets and/or sleeping bags, as well as towels, toiletry items, and food and beverages. Cooking pots, table and chairs, dishes, and utensils are provided. The Ranger Cabin is a fully-furnished two-bedroom cabin with indoor plumbing and electricity. It can accommodate up to six people and has two single beds in one bedroom, a queen bed in the second bedroom and a futon in the living room. The cabin is also equipped with a woodstove. The kitchen has running water, a stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave, and toaster. The Assistant Ranger Cabin is a one-bedroom cabin with two twin beds and a futon in the living room. The cabin has a propane heater, a full kitchen with gas stove and refrigerator, and a bathroom with shower. The Bunkhouse is an efficiency cabin that is planned to be wheelchair accessible. It has a kitchen with eating area and a small living room/bedroom area. Recreation Danner Hill Trail (AKA Donner Pass Trail) is located just north of the site and heads to the south towards Lookout Mountain. Forest Road 100 (West White Pine Road) heads north of the site to the original location of the West White Pine Fire Lookout that was relocated by helicopter to Fort Collins, Colorado. The area is popular for biking, hiking, OHV and motorized riding, hunting, and scenic drives. Facilities Beyond the specific cabin details above, the overall facility has a two fire pits, a horseshoe court and charcoal grills. Natural Features The Buckhorn Ranger Station is located on a large broad open terrace in the narrow Buckhorn Canyon just off Box Elder Creek, a tributary of Buckhorn Creek. West and East White Pine Mountains are located to the north, Lookout Mountain and Crystal Mountain are located to the south and Pingree Pass and the Mummy Range are located to the west. Nearby Attractions The Golden Eagle Disc Golf Course is locate just across Larimer County Road 44H. The Danner Trail is located just west of the site Pennock pass is located three miles west of the site.
Directions
The site is located on the south and north sides of Larimer County Road 44H (Buckhorn Road) 22 miles west of Masonville, Colorado, in the Roosevelt National Forest. The site is 165’ east of the intersection of Forest Service Road 100, 11.6 miles west of the intersection of Buckhorn Road and Stove Prairie Road (just past mile marker 32 if driving from the east), and 1 mile east of the junction of Buckhorn Road and Monument Gulch Road.