Off Cow Camp Cabin

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Rio Grande National Forest, 13308 US Highway 160
Del Norte, CO 81132

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Largest party: 5 people

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Kevin C
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great historic cabin in a lovely location. Well restored and cared for. Thanks USFS!
Larry G
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Reviewed 4 months ago
The 4 wheeler trails leading to the cabins are great. Nothing very difficult. The cabins are clean considering what they are. Be sure to bring some sort of lights as the cabins have very small windows and are very dark inside. It was a unique experience and plan on staying again next year when my grown kids are coming along. Hats off to the forest service for providing these opportunities.
Mehran N
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Reviewed a year ago
Amazing
Christine K
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Reviewed 3 years ago
Spent 1 night out of a 2 night reservation. Nice and quiet area With an easy atv ride in here. The trail only has a few challenging spots. Only saw 1 other group on the way in and out so not over run with others!
Kerry W
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Reviewed 4 years ago
The cabin was better than expected and well stocked. Great scenery in the area. The only negative was that the main trail was pretty beat up and sloppy from ATVs and horses that had been using it recently in wet weather. All in all a great experience.
Leslie T
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Reviewed 5 years ago
The 6 mile ride in was beautiful and quiet! It was a treasured time in nature and we only saw 5 ATV on Saturday so again it was secluded and quiet! The horse corral is wonderful to have so our animals get a treat too!
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Season dates

Peak season

Jun 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027

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Peak season

Jun 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028

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