ColoradoRio Grande National Forest

Alder Guard Station

Alder Guard Station is located 2 miles north of the town of South Fork along Alder Creek in the Rio Grande National Forest. The guard station was constructed in 1910 and was the residence and office for the local ranger district.

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In this field guide1 site records · ALDER GUARD STATION
Source snapshotSep 21, 2026
Land managerUSDA Forest Service
Official facilityRecreation.gov · 234710

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Alder Guard StationALDER GUARD STATIONCABIN ELECTRICReview in setup checkerDrive-InNot publishedvehicle onlyNot publishedtrailer only250 ftParking surface onlyPull-ThroughNot publishedGravel

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FSR 610, South Fork, CO, 81154
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37.7044444, -106.6466667Campground location, not individual site coordinates.
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