Overview

Facilities

There are two bedrooms; one with two bunkbeds, and the other room has a queen bed, and a queen-sized hide-a-bed couch in the living room (can sleep up to 8 full sized adults). The cabin has two woodstoves, one flush toilet, a shower, cleaning supplies, and a fully equipped kitchen (i.e. electric oven/range, microwave, refrigerator, plates, silverware, cookware, etc.). Keep in mind that if the power goes out to the cabin (happens regularly during windstorms), there is no water. Please come prepared for this possibility. The water at this location is not potable but can be used for showers and washing dishes. Firewood is available in the woodshed next to the cabin. A horse corral with feed bunk and water trough is provided 150 yards south of the cabin. You must bring your own certified weed-free hay.

In addition to bringing extra water; bring food, bedding (beds have mattress covers), warm clothing, flashlights, towels and toiletries. Please pack out your trash. Trash bags, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies are provided on site. 

Natural Features

The cabin sits in a large secluded meadow at 9,200 feet elevation, surrounded by an aspen and spruce forest. Guests will have an excellent view of Colorado sunsets and the Lone Cone Peak from the front porch. The night sky is very dark here. You'll likely see the milky way on a clear night!

Recreation

Contact Info

Important Notices

• Entry is by combination lock. Note: the combination number will be provided to guests in the reservation confirmation letter.

• Water is available in the cabin. However, the water is not treated (from a natural well source) and will need to be boiled for at least 5 minutes before drinking. We recommend that you bring all water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene.  There are electrical appliances located at this site; there's a refridgerator, stove, and microwave. Additionally, there is a shower, one flushing toilet, and kitchen sink. Cooking utensils including plates, cups, skillets, coffee maker, etc. are also provided on site. 

• Please clean cabin before leaving. There is a cleaning checklist posted on the fridge; cleaning supplies are provided. . Please pack out all trash. You can dispose of your trash at the Norwood Ranger Station dumpster at 1150 Forest St. in Norwood, CO. 

• No discharge of firearms within 150 yards of cabin.

• Bring certified weed-free feed if you bring horses or pack stock.

• Due to limited facilities at this location, we do NOT provide blankets, sheets, or pillows; mattresses have mattress covers only. Please bring all bedding (including pillows) with you during your visit. 

• No smoking allowed in the cabin.

• No pets allowed inside the cabin. However, if you have a pet/dog, it is allowed on the property outside of the cabin as long as it's under voice control and can be contained on a leash or in a kennel overnight to not disturb wildlife in the area. 

• Cabin renters should anticipate temporary power outages during major storm events by bringing flashlights, headlamps, and/or lanterns.
• Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins. Click here to learn more.

• This is a remote location. There are active wildlife in the area. Bears have been sighted near this cabin. Please make sure to keep any food items contained inside the cabin. Do NOT leave food outside for any reason. Keep coolers locked inside vehicles or cabin.

Notifications and Alerts

• Lone Cone Cabin WILL NOT be reopening this fall season. We do anticipate that the cabin will reopen around Memorial Day-mid-October for the 2026 season. Please reach out with any further questions at 970-729-2306. Ask for Krys Smith

• Lone Cone Cabin WILL NOT be reopening this fall season. We do anticipate that the cabin will reopen around Memorial Day-mid-October for the 2026 season. Please reach out with any further questions at 970-729-2307. Ask for Krys Smith

Directions

<p>Summer - Fall: From Norwood, drive 1.3 miles east on Highway 145, turn right onto County Road 44ZS (Lone Cone Road towards Miramonte Reservoir), and proceed 10.3 miles. Turn left/east onto 45M Rd/Beef Trail Rd, proceed 2.4 miles. Turn left onto Beef Trail Rd/M44 Rd, proceed 1 mile. Turn right onto County Road 46M/Forest Road 611 (road sign is not visible from Beef Trail Rd. Look for first turn to the right. There will be a cattle guard with a small white sign that says "611"), proceed about 5 miles (you'll pass the forest boundary sign and kiosk). Road forks. Take the left fork onto Forest Road 611 (towards "Beaver Park") to stay on Forest Road 611. You'll go over a single lane wooden bridge about half a mile down this road that goes over the Gurley Ditch. Stay on this road for about 3.2 miles. There will be a second intersection (611/618). Take a left at this fork (sign will say "Lone Cone Guard Station 1). Stay on this road (don't make any turns). The cabin is about 1 mile past this intersection. The road will end at a closed/locked gate. The combo for this gate and the cabin will be sent to you within 48hrs of your reservation . There will be a metal sign that says "Lone Cone Cabin". Proceed through the gate and the cabin will be about 1/10th of a mile down the road on your right hand side. Please keep the gate closed so that cattle do not enter the fenced area around the cabin.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 970-327-4261

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