Buckhorn Ranger Station
The Buckhorn Ranger Station has three cabins, an office and large garage. The Buckhorn Ranger Cabin was built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The 1941 electrical plans for the Ranger Station called for off-grid wind power generation. All five buildings at the complex are powered by a sustainable off-grid solar and battery micro-grid installed in 2024. The Ranger Station is available for lodging.
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. It is planned to be available in 2025.
Facility Photos
Reservations
Visit recreation.gov to make reservations.
General Information
Buckhorn Ranger Station is on both the National Register and State Register of Historic Places. Learn more about this achievement at www.historycolorado.org/location/buckhorn-ranger-station-historic-district.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.58106389
Longitude: -105.4687139
Directions
Located off Buckhorn Road, west of Stove Prairie Road and east of Pennock Pass.
Parking
Parking is available at the site right off the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Restrooms are available in the cabin.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.