Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to nearby waters at this Forest Service cabin rental in the Rio Grande National Forest. Off Cow Camp Cabin operates under a reservation system and maintains a no-pets policy for all guests.
The cabin sits within Del Norte area backcountry, requiring advance booking through the Forest Service. Campers exploring cabin stays near Rio Grande National Forest can access this remote lodging option, though the location demands self-sufficiency for supplies and gear. The property serves anglers and those seeking cabin-based camping away from developed campground amenities.
Description
Overview
The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN. Off Cow Camp is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,500 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabin and barn were renovated in 2010 and a vault toilet was installed. Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of fourteen nights to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin.
Recreation
The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, and fishing.
Facilities
The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds). There is a wood burning cook stove, outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table and chairs. There is no potable water. Natural sources of water should be treated before use. Firewood not provided. Firewood can be gathered near the cabin.
Natural Features
There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At 13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Fitton Guard Station is located 400 yards upstream from Off Cow Camp and is available as a rental cabin to the public.
Nearby Attractions
The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundOff Cow Camp Cabin is located in Colorado
Directions
The cabin is only accessible by 50\" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN. Access is from the upper or lower Burro Creek Trailheads (trail #873). From the west side of the town of Del Norte, head south on County Road 14 for 12 miles to the lower Burro Creek Trailhead. The cabin is 6 miles upstream from this trailhead and 1.5 miles from the upper trailhead. The upper trailhead is located 28 miles from the town of Del Norte and is accessed by Forest Service Roads 329 and 329.1C.
Address
Rio Grande National Forest, 13308 US Highway 160
Del norte, CO 81132
Coordinates
37.4894444 N
106.4716667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 16 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 32 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 38 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 56 min from Colorado Springs, CO
