US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Saguache County, Colorado.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Rio Grande National Forest) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 1 |
| Site types | 1 cabin no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 40 ft |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (719) 655-2547 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Carnero Guard Station Campground before you go.
Carnero Guard Station is situated in a high open meadow surrounded by forest at an elevation of 9,840 feet. The high-elevation cabin is located in the north-central area of the San Luis Valley in the Rio Grande National Forest. The guard station was first proposed in 1907 by the Cochetopa National Forest, and was originally named the John Smith Ranger Station after a homesteader who built a cabin near the site, but never filed on the land. Construction on the cabin began in 1908 and the name was changed to the Carnero Guard Station in 1916.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Carnero Guard Station Campground is in Saguache County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.