Facilities
Beyond the specific cabin details above, the overall facility has a two fire pits, a horseshoe court and charcoal grills.
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Buckhorn Ranger Station
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Upcoming Availability
13 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
None
available
Mon, Jul 27
1
site
Tue, Jul 28
2
sites
Wed, Jul 29
2
sites
Thu, Jul 30
3
sites
Fri, Jul 31
1
site
Sat, Aug 1
1
site
Sun, Aug 2
3
sites
Mon, Aug 3
3
sites
Tue, Aug 4
3
sites
Wed, Aug 5
3
sites
Thu, Aug 6
2
sites
Fri, Aug 7
1
site
Sat, Aug 8
1
site
Campground guide
What to know before booking
The Buckhorn Ranger Station has three cabins, an office and large garage. Beyond the specific cabin details above, the overall facility has a two fire pits, a horseshoe court and charcoal grills. The Buckhorn Ranger Station is located on a large broad open terrace in the narrow Buckhorn Canyon just off Box Elder Creek, a tributary of Buckhorn Creek.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The Buckhorn Ranger Station is located on a large broad open terrace in the narrow Buckhorn Canyon just off Box Elder Creek, a tributary of Buckhorn Creek. West and East White Pine Mountains are located to the north, Lookout Mountain and Crystal Mountain are located to the south and Pingree Pass and the Mummy Range are located to the west.
Recreation
Danner Hill Trail (AKA Donner Pass Trail) is located just north of the site and heads to the south towards Lookout Mountain. Forest Road 100 (West White Pine Road) heads north of the site to the original location of the West White Pine Fire Lookout that was relocated by helicopter to Fort Collins, Colorado. The area is popular for biking, hiking, OHV and motorized riding, hunting, and scenic drives.
Nearby Attractions
The Golden Eagle Disc Golf Course is locate just across Larimer County Road 44H.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site Buckhorn Ranger Cabin (Fullen Kamp)
Buckhorn
—
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site Buckhorn Assistant Ranger Cabin (0502)
Buckhorn
—
vehicle
4
people
Yes
shade
Site Buckhorn Bunkhouse (0503)
Buckhorn
—
vehicle
4
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
The cabins remain locked, and a combination will be provided upon booking. You can also call the Forest Service office at 970-295-6600, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday, to obtain a combination code.
Elevation can pose a hazard; learn more about altitude illness
The nearest services are an hour or more away in Fort Collins or Loveland
Pets (including dogs) and livestock are not allowed at the cabins.
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Common questions
Is Buckhorn Ranger Station available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 13 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Buckhorn Ranger Station?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
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