Carnero Guard Station
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About Carnero Guard Station
Carnero Guard Station is a national park campground at Rio Grande National Forest in Saguache County, Colorado. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Carnero Guard Station is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Rio Grande National Forest include Upper Crossing Guard Station, Stone Cellar Guard Station, Alder Guard Station, Brewery Creek Guard Station and Marshall Park.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 2 · 2024: 7 · 2025: 3
Location
Address
Saguache, Colorado
Coordinates
37.9883, -106.4242
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •September sees 16 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Upper Crossing Guard Station
Rio Grande National Forest
Penitente Canyon Campground
Penitente Canyon
Stone Cellar Guard Station
Rio Grande National Forest
Alder Guard Station
Rio Grande National Forest
Brewery Creek Guard Station
Rio Grande National Forest
Marshall Park
Rio Grande National Forest
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Carnero Guard Station FAQ
How far in advance should I book Carnero Guard Station?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Carnero Guard Station?
September typically sees the highest reservation activity at Carnero Guard Station. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Carnero Guard Station right now?
Carnero Guard Station is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Carnero Guard Station located?
Carnero Guard Station is located in Rio Grande National Forest, near Saguache, Colorado.
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