Silesca Cabin

FS USDA Forest Service · Montrose, CO · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access 4WD Required
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 9,200 ft
Max RV Length 20 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning 4WD Required Length Restricted
Environment High Elevation
Hookup Electric Hookup 30 amp
Style Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Overnight Sites1
Max RV Length20 ft
Max Amps30
Electric Hookup Sites1

Location

38.3327778, -108.1252778 · 2505 South Townsend Avenue , Montrose , CO 81401

Description

Overview

The historic Silesca Cabin, once used as a Ranger Station, is a semi-rustic dwelling with comfortable modern conveniences like electricity and refrigerator. Located 40 minutes west of the city of Montrose, the cabin is set back 100 feet from the main road, providing easy access with some privacy.



The cabin is accessible in the summer and fall by passenger vehicle, when the road is dry. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended when the road is wet.

Recreation

Hiking, mountain biking, single track dirtbiking, UTV & ATV riding, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing are all available in the vicinity. Silesca Pond is a short walk north of the cabin. Silesca Cabin is located near a limited hunting area for Rocky Mountain Elk, Unit 61. 

Facilities

The rustic cabin accommodates up to six guests.



Amenities include three bedrooms with six twin beds, electricity, refrigerator and a wood stove. Limited cooking utensils, dishes and cleaning supplies are provided. The kitchen and bathroom are located in the basement of this cabin. A campfire ring and picnic table are located outside.



No drinking water is available. Items to bring include food, bedding, warm clothing, toilet paper, flashlights, towels, dish soap and toiletries. Click here for more cabin details.

Natural Features

The cabin is perched in a meadow surrounded by spruce and aspen trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet. 

Directions

Follow Highway 90 southwest from Montrose. Watch for signs as the highway makes several turns as it weaves its way out of town. The pavement ends where the road begins to climb out of the Uncompahgre River Valley and enters lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. In 20 miles, it enters the Uncompahgre National Forest. Silesca Cabin is about a half-mile further on the left side of the road.

Activities

CAMPING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING MOUNTAIN BIKING OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAILS OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS STAR GAZING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone(970) 240-5300
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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