USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Lone Cone Cabin
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 electric
- Season
- June 1 to October 15
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,213 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LONE CONE GS (NFSR 618.1A) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
- Nearest town
- Norwood
- Address
- 1150 Forest Street, Norwood , Colorado, 81423
- Phone
- 970-327-4261
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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. The water at this location is not potable but can be used for showers and washing dishes. 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.
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!
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (970) 729-2307.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 9° | -18° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 12° | -5° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 17° | 0° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 24° | 5° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 31° | 12° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 44° | 29° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 51° | 43° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 48° | 41° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 44° | 30° | 75° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 31° | 8° | 65° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 24° | -8° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 7° | -18° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Woods Lake · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 4 sites
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