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Upper Crossing Guard Station

Rio Grande National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Sand DunesColorado⭐ 4.5 (35)
Upper Crossing Guard Station
🟢 1 open window right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Upper Crossing Guard Station in Colorado has 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #UCGS01

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite UPPER CROSSING GUARD STATION #UCGS01 — Front door view of the cabin. Covered porch, ADA ramp.
Site UPPER CROSSING GUARD STATION #UCGS01 · Front door view of the cabin. Covered porch, ADA ramp.Rio Grande NF, Saguache RD

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $75/nightCabin Electric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing🎒 winter sports

Ratings

4.6★★★★★33 ratings
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Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.3/4
Verizon0.1/4
AT&T0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Upper Crossing Guard Station FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Upper Crossing Guard Station?

Upper Crossing Guard Station in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Upper Crossing Guard Station?

Campsite fees at Upper Crossing Guard Station run about $75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Upper Crossing Guard Station when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Upper Crossing Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Upper Crossing Guard Station a good campground?

Upper Crossing Guard Station holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 35 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Upper Crossing Guard Station?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Upper Crossing Guard Station, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 6 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Upper Crossing Guard Station located?

Upper Crossing Guard Station is located in Great Sand Dunes, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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