Silesca Cabin
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Silesca Cabin is closed for the 2024 season, pending water system repairs.
Need to Know
Entry is by combination lock; contact the ranger district at (970) 240-5300 for combination prior to arrival. Must call to get the code between Monday and Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm MST.
Check in is after 12:00PM and Check out is by 10:00AM.
- Cabin does not meet current established accessibility standards
- No drinking water available; guests must bring their own supply
- Collection of firewood is prohibited
- Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility
- Please clean cabin before leaving
- No discharge of firearms within 150 yards of cabin
- No smoking allowed
- No pets allowed
- Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
- Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
The cabin is perched in a meadow surrounded by spruce and aspen trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet.
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.
Contact Information
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2505 South Townsend Avenue Montrose CO 81401
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (970) 240-5300
Rental Options
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Driving 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.
