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Duncan Cabin

Rio Grande National Forest

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7 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

The cabin sits on a west‐facing gently sloping grade that looks out onto the San Luis Valley. The one-room cabin is furnished with two bunk beds (the top bunk is a single bed, the bottom is a fold-out futon couch that sleeps two) and can accommodate up to 6 people. This area also provides habitats for large herds of elk, pronghorn and mule deer.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The one-room cabin is furnished with two bunk beds (the top bunk is a single bed, the bottom is a fold-out futon couch that sleeps two) and can accommodate up to 6 people. The cabin has a wood stove, a table and chairs, cooking utensils and some pots and pans. A picnic table, fire pit and an outdoor vault toilet are also on site. There is no electricity and water at the cabin. Water is also available at the Saguache Ranger District Office during business hours from May through November.

Natural Features

This area also provides habitats for large herds of elk, pronghorn and mule deer. It is also close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

Recreation

The cabin is a good base camp for horse riding. It does have a corral close to the cabin. It is a good place for hunting, hiking and watching the night sky. It is close to the Great Sand Dunes National Park that is designated as an international Dark Sky Park.

Nearby Attractions

The Duncan cabin is located in the Rio Grande National Forest 11.8 miles southeast of Crestone, CO. There is a lot of hiking trails in this area. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is also close by.

Important notices

• Please contact the Saguache Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit.
The maximum stay limit on the forest is 14 days. You may be visited by a Forest Employee during your stay, for routine cabin safety check and maintenance/cleaning. If you wish to not be disturbed, a door tab will be available to use.
• This site is only allowed to be accessed by hiking, bicycling fitted for sandy conditions (NO E-BIKES), or horseback for visitors. The travel distance is 4 miles using the road, which consists mostly of sand and rocky terrain and a stream crossing. No public vehicle access.
• Pack stock are allowed, there is a corral to use. Recommended number is 2. Maximum number of allowed stock animals is 3. When using the corral, manure must be spread out, and hay/grass MUST be certified noxious weed free.

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Common questions

Is Duncan Cabin available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Aug 2. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Duncan Cabin?

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