Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest · Norwood, CO

Lone Cone Cabin

The Lone Cone Cabin is a great destination for an overnight getaway or a week-long hunting trip. Located just 24 miles from Norwood, Colorado, the facility can be accessed in the summer and fall by passenger vehicle or 4WD, depending on conditions.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 siteFires ok
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Lone Cone CabinLone Cone CabinKitchen and woodstove in the Lone Cone CabinPhoto of Lone Cone Cabin bedroom
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3fires
active
Gold Mountain · 28 mi away · 39,747 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Cabins with electric1
This cabin is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
001Pull-through1000GravelSprings10 / 8Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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. 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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lone Cone Cabin20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.42 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.53 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.83 inches of precipitationApril: 1.61 inches of precipitationMay: 1.83 inches of precipitationJune: 0.81 inches of precipitationJuly: 2.47 inches of precipitationAugust: 2.56 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.52 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.17 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.62 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.15 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.3°F averageFebruary: 29.2°F averageMarch: 36.9°F averageApril: 43.2°F averageMay: 51.4°F averageJune: 62.2°F averageJuly: 66.7°F averageAugust: 64.4°F averageSeptember: 57.9°F averageOctober: 45.8°F averageNovember: 34.3°F averageDecember: 26.4°F average0 in1 in2 in3 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Placerville, 10 miles from the campground at 7,383 feet, station USC00056520 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 22 inches a year.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townNorwood, Colorado
Coordinates37.8931° N, 108.1586° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • The water at this location is not potable but can be used for showers and washing dishes.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Gold Mountain

    28 mi from the campground · 39,747 acres · 92% contained

  • Prescribed
    Transfer Rd Rx

    40 mi from the campground · 139 acres

  • Prescribed
    High Mesa Piles Rx

    43 mi from the campground · 324 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearTelluride Angler ↗19.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗27.8 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Lone Cone ↗
    9.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 0.6 mi
    Gurley Ditch ↗
    6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.6 mi
    Goat Creek
    4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.5 mi
    Shoreline
    3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 4.6 mi
    Lone Cone Peak
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 4.7 mi
    Hughs Ditch Headgate
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Lizard Head Wilderness begins about 4.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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

It is just a short walk to the Lone Cone Trailhead where hikers and equestrians can gain access to the Lizard Head Wilderness. The cabin is within the heart of quality big game hunting terrain. Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will find a large network of forest roads to ride. Summer: The large meadow surrounding the cabin is ideal for family gatherings and weddings. Additional mountain biking, motorcycling, hiking, equestrian and fishing opportunities can be found right out the door of the cabin or by driving just 15-20 miles to the Woods Lake Recreation Area or to Miramonte Reservoir State Wildlife Area. Opportunities abound for mushroom-picking and watching wildlife.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lone Cone Cabin?

Sites at Lone Cone Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lone Cone Cabin?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Lone Cone Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Lone Cone Cabin?

The cabin has two woodstoves, one flush toilet, a shower, cleaning supplies, and a fully equipped kitchen (i.e.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lone Cone Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Lone Cone Cabin?

It is just a short walk to the Lone Cone Trailhead where hikers and equestrians can gain access to the Lizard Head Wilderness. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lone Cone Cabin?

Norwood, Colorado.

Source: Getting there

What if Lone Cone Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Woods Lake (5.7 mi, first-come), Burro Bridge (8.9 mi, first-come), and Cayton Campground (13 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby