Within the Uncompahgre National Forest, Matterhorn Cabin provides a single-unit accommodation with electric hookups at $240 per stay. This US Forest Service property sits in forested terrain near a lake, though campers should prepare for rough access conditions to reach the site. The facility operates under a no-pets policy and requires advance reservations.
Campers can explore campgrounds just outside Ophir for additional forest-based options. The Matterhorn Campground sits nearby for those preferring traditional camping over cabin accommodations.
Description
Overview
The Matterhorn Cabin is a great destination for anything from a family reunion to a week-long ski trip. This modern facility offers comfortable accommodations for groups of 12 or more and is available during the fall and winter months. Located just off the highway, it is easily accessible by passenger cars and is only 15 miles from the town of Telluride.
Recreation
Ski right from the cabin door onto groomed cross-country ski trails! Neighboring the cabin is a groomed cross-country ski area that offers 10 kilometers of groomed trails for classic skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing. The Telluride Ski Area is just a 15-minute drive from the cabin, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding. Snowmobilers will enjoy riding the Lizard Head meadows (three miles away) or riding groomed trails in the nearby Alta Lakes area. Local guide services offer heli-skiing, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, dog sledding and ice climbing trips.
Facilities
This 1,800-square foot cabin has electricity, running water, a furnace, woodstove and washer/dryer. It comfortably sleeps 12 people in the five bedrooms (two twin bunk beds/mattresses each) and upstairs TV room (two double sleeper couches). The kitchen has two refrigerators, two electric ovens, one microwave oven, cookware, coffee maker, dishes and utensils. The two bathrooms each have flush toilets and showers. There is a land line phone in the cabin. Cell phone reception is unreliable. Cleaning supplies, garbage bags, toilet paper, dish soap and sponges, firewood, and a garbage dumpster are provided. Bring food, sleeping bags, bed pillows, bath towels and toiletries.
Natural Features
Visitors can expect a large facility set back roughly 100 feet from the road within a forested setting. Guests will have a prominent view of Sheep Mountain (13,188 feet) from the front porch.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby winter attractions include the Telluride Ski Area, Lizard Head Wilderness and the resort towns of Telluride and Mountain Village.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (970) 729-2307 for general information.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMatterhorn Cabin is located in Colorado near Ophir
Directions
From Telluride, drive 3 miles west on the State Hwy 145 Spur. At the roundabout, turn left onto Hwy 145 and proceed south for approximately 10 miles. Turn left at the Matterhorn Cabin sign into the cabin parking area (300 yards past the Matterhorn Campground).
Address
2742 HWY 145
Ophir, CO 81426
Coordinates
37.8436 N
107.8823278 W
Connectivity
T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 6/3/26- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 38 usersLast on 7/3/26
- AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 49 usersLast on 7/3/26
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 6/3/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 38 usersLast on 7/3/26
- AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 49 usersLast on 7/3/26
Access
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 13 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 24 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 11 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 5 hrs 19 min from Pueblo, CO
