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Upper Crossing Guard Station

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandRio Grande National Forest ยท Saguache, Colorado
๐Ÿž๏ธLake Access๐ŸŒŠRiver Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐ŸŒพOpen Meadow๐ŸฅพHiking

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About Upper Crossing Guard Station

Upper Crossing 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.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).

Other campgrounds at Rio Grande National Forest include Carnero Guard Station, Stone Cellar Guard Station and Brewery Creek Guard Station.

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Total reservations in January โ€” 2023: 1 ยท 2024: 3 ยท 2025: 4

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Location

Address

Saguache, Colorado

Coordinates

38.1389, -106.4561

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 17 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Upper Crossing Guard Station campsite photo 1 - Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado
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Upper Crossing Guard Station FAQ

How far in advance should I book Upper Crossing 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 Upper Crossing Guard Station?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Upper Crossing Guard Station. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Upper Crossing Guard Station right now?

Upper Crossing 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 Upper Crossing Guard Station located?

Upper Crossing Guard Station is located in Rio Grande National Forest, near Saguache, Colorado.

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