Established Camping
Silesca Cabin
About
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.__
Facilities
The rustic cabin accommodates up to six guests. Amenities include three bedrooms with six twin beds, electricity, refrigerator and a wood stove. Limited cooking utensils, dishes and cleaning supplies are provided. The kitchen and bathroom are located in the basement of this cabin. A campfire ring and picnic table are located outside. No drinking water is available. Items to bring include food, bedding, warm clothing, toilet paper, flashlights, towels, dish soap and toiletries. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
The cabin is perched in a meadow surrounded by spruce and aspen trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet.__
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
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- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Perfect place to disconnect
Ignore the other review, the bathrooms work just fine. While you do need to bring drinking/cooking water, there’s running water for showers, toilets, and cleaning.
The whole place is very charming and a great remote spot. Can’t wait to go back!
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NO water - Disgusting porta potty outside
This is an old forest service cabin. The cabin itself is ok. However, they advertise that there is non-potable water and two bathrooms inside. Without water, the bathrooms don't work and the porta potty outside is truly the world's most disgusting. All this for $120 per night.
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