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

Aspen Leaf Cabin

Aspen Leaf is one of three cabins at the Cold Springs Work Center that welcomes guests with its homey vibe and remote mountain setting. Mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are easily accessed here. The cabin was built in the 1930s for use by Forest Service employees. Vehicles can easily access the area, but a 4WD may be required in October, depending on weather conditions.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 siteFires ok
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1fire
active
Transfer Rd Rx (prescribed burn) · 30 mi away · 139 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
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Site mix

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Site guide

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SiteShadePeople / vehiclesFires
Aspen LeafPartial6 / 3Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This cabin has one bedroom and a bathroom with a flush toilet and shower. Sleeping accommodations include three twin-size beds and a queen sofa sleeper. Up to six guests may stay in this cabin, but extra cots and air mattresses are recommended. The kitchen includes a propane stove and refrigerator, plus basic cooking and eating utensils like plates, knives, forks and pots. Cleaning supplies are also provided. Drinking water is supplied but the cabin does not have electricity. Guests should bring propane lanterns, matches, bedding, toilet paper, dish towels, warm clothing, paper towels and tools for gathering and cutting firewood. No RVs, campers, or tents allowed. Please conserve water. Water can be limited at times. Bring back-up drinking water. Aspen Leaf Cabin is one of three cabins at the Cold Springs Work Center. One cabin may be occupied by Forest Service personnel.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Aspen Leaf Cabin30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.71 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowFebruary: 0.69 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowMarch: 1.00 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowApril: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMay: 1.05 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.50 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 1.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.26 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.22 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowDecember: 0.75 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.1°F averageFebruary: 39.5°F averageMarch: 48.5°F averageApril: 55.4°F averageMay: 64.0°F averageJune: 73.7°F averageJuly: 79.5°F averageAugust: 77.0°F averageSeptember: 68.9°F averageOctober: 56.3°F averageNovember: 43.8°F averageDecember: 33.5°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Gateway 1Ene, 16 miles from the campground at 4,671 feet, station USC00053246 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 12 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 11 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Grand Junction, head south on Highway 50. Take a right on County Road 141 heading south for 14.5 miles. Make a sharp left on Divide Road. This road is not marked, but prior to turn, a sign reads "National Forest Access Divide Road, Uncompahgre Plateau." Follow this road for 19.6 miles and take a left on Forest Road 406 (where a sign says…

Coordinates38.6506° N, 108.6736° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Transfer Rd Rx

    30 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

Outdoor gearGearhead Outfitters ↗29.4 mi
RV sales & servicePine Country ↗30.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗31.3 mi

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

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Divide Forks Cutoff
    3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 0.8 mi
    Mailbox ↗
    5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.2 mi
    Telephone
    3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1.6 mi
    Mailbox Cutoff
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.7 mi
    Bunch Ground
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 2 mi
    Massey Branch
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more

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 →

Dominguez–Escalante National Conservation Area begins about 6.4 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.

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Natural features

Aspen Leaf Cabin sits in a field with scattered aspen and mountain shrub vegetation on the north end of the Uncompahgre National Forest. At 9,000 feet, the area offers crisp mountain air, mild days and chilly nights. Black bears, mountain lions, marmots and deer are among the wild inhabitants. Please be aware of bear safety.

Recreation

The North Uncompahgre boasts an extensive ATV trail system known as the Divide Forks ATV complex. Over 50 miles of trails can be explored. Mountain bikers make use of the popular Tabaguache Trail System, and in fall, hunters frequent the area. Hiking and horseback riding are also enjoyable activities.

Nearby

The nearest grocery store is in Grand Junction, 44 miles from the cabin. Anglers looking for lake fishing can head to Big Creek Reservoir, about 14 miles from the cabin.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Aspen Leaf Cabin?

Sites at Aspen Leaf 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 Aspen Leaf Cabin?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Aspen Leaf Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Aspen Leaf Cabin?

This cabin has one bedroom and a bathroom with a flush toilet and shower.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Aspen Leaf Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Aspen Leaf Cabin?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Aspen Leaf Cabin?

The North Uncompahgre boasts an extensive ATV trail system known as the Divide Forks ATV complex. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Aspen Leaf Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Columbine Campground (22.2 mi, first-come), Buckeye Recreation Area (24.5 mi), and Dewey Bridge Campground (29.7 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby