Elwood Cabin
Rio Grande National Forest
Elwood Cabin in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Elwood Cabin sits in a saddle along the San Juan Mountains overlooking an open meadow, offering guests a unique lodging opportunity. The cabin was built in 1911 by the Mountain States Telephone Company as a "line shack" to support crews maintaining the transcontinental telephone line. Remnants of this old telephone line are still found along Iron Creek to the southeast. The cabin was also used as a Forest Service Sta
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 9.7 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Elwood Cabin FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Elwood Cabin?
Elwood Cabin in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Elwood Cabin when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Elwood Cabin often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Elwood Cabin and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Elwood Cabin a good campground?
Elwood Cabin holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 20 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Elwood Cabin located?
Elwood Cabin is located in Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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