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Recreation Region: Canyon Lakes Ranger District

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.

 

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.

Last updated June 6th, 2025