Stub Creek Cabin
Stub Creek Cabin is located on the north end of the Laramie River Valley in north-central Colorado. It is a well-equipped cabin that provides guests with a comfortable stay and many modern amenities, as well as access to a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding, as well as hunting and viewing wildlife. The cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936 and was originally used as lodging for the district ranger's family and Forest Service employees. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABIN | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 5 / 3 | No |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Fees | Stub Creek is $125 per night. |
The cabin is fully furnished with indoor plumbing and electricity. It can accommodate up to five people and has two single beds with mattresses in each of the two bedrooms and a futon couch in the living room. The cabin is also equipped with a fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with running water, a stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. Cooking pots and utensils, a table and chairs, as well as dishes and eating utensils are provided. A picnic table is available outdoors and the facility provides firewood and garbage collection services. Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including pillows, blankets and/or sleeping bags, as well as towels, toiletry items and food and beverages, and any other necessary personal items.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Fort Collins, get off I-25 at the Mulberry Street/Highway 14 exit. Travel west on Mulberry to Riverside Ave, then north on College Avenue to Highway 287. Turn left and go west on Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon) for about 60 miles, to County Road 103.
| Nearest town | Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.7939° N, 105.9050° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
19 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Kirks Mountain Adventures ↗ | 35.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Manhattan RV & Trailer ↗ | 51.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
The town of Walden (pop. 600) is one hour southwest of Stub Creek cabin by car. It was named Colorado's moose viewing capital in 1995. Basic services are available there. Laramie, Wyoming (pop. 33,000) is a full-service town located a little over an hour's drive northwest of Stub Creek cabin.
- 8.5 miFreewater Bridge Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 14 mi
- 14.1 mi
- 15 mi
Trails nearby
- 1.3 miMcIntyre ↗9.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miLink ↗10.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.9 miGlendevey Spur0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.8 miRawah ↗13.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.3 miLink-McIntyre Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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
This campground sits inside Rawah Wilderness.
- inRawah Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 74,408 acres
- 13.3 miComanche Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 68,025 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
Natural features
The cabin is about 75 miles from Fort Collins, in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. It sits in an open area, at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The facility is surrounded by spruce, fir and lodgepole pine trees. Stub Creek passes through the area and is a short walk from the cabin. Abundant wildlife, including moose, deer, elk, bear, and many bird species, make their home in the area.
Recreation
Visitors to the area enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, horseback riding and backpacking along many trails within the surrounding forest. Off-highway vehicles (OHV) are permitted on nearby designated roads. There are no OHV routes on site at the Stub Creek cabin site. Hunting and fishing are also available in the area and visitors are responsible for knowing the various rules and regulations. Wildlife viewing is also popular.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Stub Creek Cabin?
Sites at Stub Creek Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Stub Creek Cabin?
Stub Creek is $125 per night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Stub Creek Cabin?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Stub Creek Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Stub Creek Cabin?
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
What is there to do at Stub Creek Cabin?
Visitors to the area enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, horseback riding and backpacking along many trails within the surrounding forest. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Stub Creek Cabin?
Fort Collins, Colorado. The town of Walden (pop.
Source: Getting there
What if Stub Creek Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Browns Park Campground (1.2 mi, first-come), Tunnel Campground (8.8 mi, first-come), and North Fork Poudre Campground (10.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby