Moose Manor Cabin
Moose Manor at Mesa Lakes Recreation Area offers guests the opportunity to stay overnight in a traditional Forest Service ranger station. The original cabin was constructed in the 1930s, housing many rangers before it became a rental cabin. Located just 45 minutes from Grand Junction, the semi-rustic dwelling is convenient for hiking, mountain biking and fishing. From mid-August through October, guests can enjoy fall colors with extensive golden aspen stands surrounding the area. A large grass yard fronts the cabin, which is ideal for family gatherings and weddings.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Manor | Partial | 8 / 4 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
Moose Manor greets guests with a grassy lawn and a paved access road. Inside are cozy couches and a fireplace. Electricity is available and provides lighting and heat. A refrigerator, a shower, flush toilet and an electric cooking stove are among the features. The living and dining room comes with a table and chairs. Sleeping accommodations for six adults include one queen-size sofa sleeper and four twin-size beds. Air mattresses or cots can be brought in to accommodate two additional people for a total of eight guests. Kitchen equipment includes basic cooking and eating utensils. Drinking water is available. Guests should bring food, bedding, a lighter or matches, trash bags, warm clothing, flashlights, dish cloths, dish soap and all basic camping gear.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Grand Junction, CO, take I-70 east for 13 miles. Take exit 49 to Highway 65 South toward Grand Mesa. Continue for 25 miles and turn right into Mesa Lakes Recreation Area. Take the second right toward Day Use Parking, and look for Mesa Lakes Ranger Station on the left. Moose Manor is the second cabin on the left.
| Coordinates | 39.0522° N, 108.0978° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTransfer Rd Rx
40 mi from the campground · 139 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Timberleaf Camping Trailers ↗ | 23.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Loki Outdoor Shop ↗ | 25 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
The Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway offers 63 miles of scenic driving as it climbs from the rugged canyon floor up to the forested mesa tops at 11,000 feet. The road passes sparkling lakes and meadows bursting with wildflowers. Many trailheads are found along the byway. Grand Mesa Visitor Center is a short drive away at Island Lake. The center offers interpretive exhibits, a bookstore and a high-altitude wildflower garden containing over 50 native species. The town of Cedaredge, 26 miles from the campground, is home to Pioneer Town, a 19th-century village with frontier museums and over 20 structures housing a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, saloon and jail. Cedaredge's Applefest is held annually in October.
- 6 miValley View Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 6.7 miWard Way Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 14.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miRim View2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miMesa Creek1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miWest Bench ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miWest Bench Ski ↗5.8 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 2 more
- 0.4 miGriffith Ski Loop ↗6.8 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.5 miAspen Cove Snowmobile2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests begins about 8.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.8 miGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,153,199 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Land's End ObservatoryBuilding · Whitewater · 7 mi
- Convicts' Bread OvenObject · Molina · 11.4 mi
- Stolte HouseBuilding · Cedaredge · 13.2 mi
Natural features
Moose Manor in nestled in a stand of aspen and spruce trees at an elevation of 9,500 feet. Located on the north side of Grand Mesa National Forest, the cabin is in close proximity to several mountain lakes, including Sunset Lake and Jumbo Reservoir. Mesa Creek flows nearby. A variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, moose and bear, frequents the area.
Recreation
A popular mountain biking and horseback riding trail, West Bench Trail #501, connects the seven lakes of the Mesa Lakes Recreation Area. The cabin is also within walking distance to a carry-down boat ramp for canoeing and kayaking.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Moose Manor Cabin?
Sites at Moose Manor 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 Moose Manor Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Moose Manor Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Moose Manor Cabin?
A refrigerator, a shower, flush toilet and an electric cooking stove are among the features.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Moose Manor Cabin?
A popular mountain biking and horseback riding trail, West Bench Trail #501, connects the seven lakes of the Mesa Lakes Recreation Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Moose Manor Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Jumbo Campground (0.2 mi, partly first-come), Spruce Grove (0.9 mi, first-come), and Raber Cow Camp Interpretive Hike (3.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby