Established Camping
Silesca Cabin
Silesca Cabin is located in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest in Colorado. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperature, with highs reaching around 85°F in summer and lows dropping to 15°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the Curecanti National Recreation Area, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Overview
The historic Silesca Cabin, once used as a Ranger Station, is a semi-rustic dwelling with comfortable modern conveniences like electricity and refrigerator. Located 40 minutes west of the city of Montrose, the cabin is set back 100 feet from the main road, providing easy access with some privacy. The cabin is accessible in the summer and fall by passenger vehicle, when the road is dry. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended when the road is wet.
Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking, single track dirtbiking, UTV & ATV riding, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing are all available in the vicinity. Silesca Pond is a short walk north of the cabin. Silesca Cabin is located near a limited hunting area for Rocky Mountain Elk, Unit 61.
Natural Features
The cabin is perched in a meadow surrounded by spruce and aspen trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet.
Location
Silesca Cabin is located in Colorado
Directions
Follow Highway 90 southwest from Montrose. Watch for signs as the highway makes several turns as it weaves its way out of town. The pavement ends where the road begins to climb out of the Uncompahgre River Valley and enters lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. In 20 miles, it enters the Uncompahgre National Forest. Silesca Cabin is about a half-mile further on the left side of the road.
Address
2505 South Townsend Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401
Coordinates
38.3327778 N
108.1252778 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 41 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 48 min from Farmington
- 4 hrs 40 min from Pueblo
- 5 hrs 1 min from Colorado Springs
