Cabins near Redstone, Colorado provide overnight accommodations throughout the Crystal River Valley at elevations between 6,500-7,000 feet. The area experiences warm summer days with cool nights and cold winters with significant snowfall from November through April. Most cabin rentals in the region offer year-round accessibility, with several properties specifically designed to accommodate winter visitors.
What to do
Trail access from camp: Kebler Corner offers cabins near multiple hiking paths, including a trail leading to a scenic meadow overlook. According to visitors, "We stayed in a camper van over a busy holiday and loved it! There was a little playground and some activities in a covered space like velcro axe throwing and corn hole. There were soccer goals set up at one of the grassy areas too."
River recreation: Glenwood Canyon Resort provides riverside cabins with nearby rafting and kayaking options. A visitor noted, "Defiance Rafting is located on the property; while they were no longer able to offer rafting trips, they did rent inflatable kayaks and we took advantage of this and had a rolling good time on the Colorado River!"
Biking options: Carbondale-Crystal River KOA offers cabins with direct access to regional bike trails. As one camper reported, "If you love to ride a bike this place is the best. The bike trail it right outside the camp ground and you can ride to Aspen or Glenwood."
What campers like
Unique accommodation styles: Beyond standard cabins, several properties offer distinctive lodging options. At Sage View Ranch, a visitor shared, "This very eclectic ranch has everything from buses turned apartments, RV parking and tent plots, tipi with a king bed. A unique approach to providing affordable places to stay."
Riverfront locations: Many cabins provide direct water access. A camper at Paradise Campground and Rentals stated, "My husband and his best friend were able to go UTV riding off the camp. The owners helped them finding the route. There's no cell service here and it was a nice break!"
Camp amenities: Visitors appreciate facilities that enhance cabin stays. A review for Kebler Corner noted, "The hosts and staff were friendly and helpful, even doing trash pickup in the morning if you left it out at a certain time by your site. Kebler is in a beautiful setting, has thoughtfully-designed spaces and is carefully maintained."
What you should know
Winter cabin options: Sylvan Lake State Park maintains cabins with heating systems suitable for cold weather use. A visitor reported, "Whether you're camping or staying in one of the cabins or Yurts this place is absolutely breathtaking located in the Rocky Mountains there were many miles of hiking trails and great places to go fishing for trout."
Internet connectivity: Cell service varies significantly between cabin locations. At Paradise Campground, a camper noted, "There's no cell service here and it was a nice break!" Many properties offer WiFi as an alternative, though quality varies.
Cabin features: Most properties provide basic amenities but differ in specific offerings. A guest at Elk Creek Campground shared, "The camp managers, Dawn and Earl, went the extra mile to make our week enjoyable and checked in on us daily to see if we needed firewood or anything else."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Several cabin properties include facilities specifically for children. A review of Kebler Corner mentioned, "They have everything you could think of-ninja lines, playset, zip line, hammocks, jenga, frisbee golf, etc. There were tons of kids that had a huge time. Mine loved it!"
Winter family options: Families visiting in winter should consider properties with indoor heating and winter activities. One visitor to Sylvan Lake noted, "Great for fishing, canoeing, paddle boarding, hiking, camping, snowshoeing around the lake, cross country skiing. You can rent cabins there as well as pitch your own tent."
Pet policies: Rules regarding pets in cabins vary between properties. At Ami's Acres Campground, a camper observed, "The office manager was extremely helpful and friendly. He drove by 2 times to make sure we had everything we needed while tent camping."
Tips from RVers
Water hookups: Full-service cabins often share facilities with RV campgrounds. An RV camper at Elk Creek Campground noted, "Rarely can you find a full hookup site in a natural setting along a roaring creek. The park has a variety of accommodations with full hookup sites, a 'tent' section with electricity (lovely for small RVS as well) and log cabins."
Year-round accessibility: While many cabins remain open year-round, access roads may require special vehicles during winter. At Sylvan Lake, a visitor advised, "WInter excursions are probably a bit tougher and would require an all wheel drive."
Quiet hours: Most cabin facilities enforce noise restrictions. A camper at Glenwood Canyon Resort mentioned, "It was quiet at night which was surprising since you are basically in a cul-de-sac of tents and rv's."
