Jack Creek Guard Station

Overview

The Jack Creek Guard Station is available mid-June through October, weather permitting. This was the northern ranger cabin for the historic Encampment Ranger District, built by Ranger Evie Williams in 1934, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $50 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Jack Creek Guard Station, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Jack Creek Crew QuartersHike · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• CDNST - Deep Jack TrailheadTrailhead · 1.7 mi from camp

  The Deep Jack Trailhead provides access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail after June 15 each year. Recreation.gov

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• CDNST - Deep Jack TrailheadTrailhead · 1.7 mi from camp

  The Deep Jack Trailhead provides access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail after June 15 each year. Recreation.gov

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• CDT - Wyoming SectionHike · 503.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.9 mi from campShow on map
• CDT -a-XX Continental Divide Trail Misc Alernate Old RoutesHike · 28.0 mi long · 1.7 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Little Sandy Lake Trailhead.

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• CDT hmgXX Old routeHike · 23.2 mi long · 7.9 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteBike ride · 2,766.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 20.1 mi from camp

  A long distance touring route from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Divide PeakPeak · 9,075 ft · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Dexter PeakPeak · 9,052 ft · 3.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Green MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 14.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.