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Off Cow Camp Cabin

Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado

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As of October 2026, Off Cow Camp Cabin is a campground in Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado with 1 campsite. Off Cow Camp Cabin is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Off Cow Camp Cabin is located at 37.4894° N, 106.4717° W.

people allowed on each site: 5

Off Cow Camp Cabin reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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As of 30 September 2026, 13:27 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Off Cow Camp Cabin, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Off Cow Camp Cabin

Cabin 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Off Cow Camp Cabin, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the OFF COW CAMP CABIN loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Cabin	5

About Off Cow Camp Cabin

Overview

The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN. Off Cow Camp is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,500 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabin and barn were renovated in 2010 and a vault toilet was installed. Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of fourteen nights to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin.

Recreation

The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, and fishing.

Facilities

The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds). There is a wood burning cook stove, outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table and chairs. There is no potable water. Natural sources of water should be treated before use. Firewood not provided. Firewood can be gathered near the cabin.

Natural Features

There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At 13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Fitton Guard Station is located 400 yards upstream from Off Cow Camp and is available as a rental cabin to the public.

Nearby Attractions

The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.

Rules and notices at Off Cow Camp Cabin

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Off Cow Camp Cabin on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN.

During the winter months, the access to this cabin is considered difficult and involves a 6-mile hike from the bottom trailhead.

The cabin has a horse barn and a several acre, fenced pasture for horses.

Access to the cabin is by foot, horse, mountain bike, motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Visitors must travel 1 1/2 miles from the upper trailhead, or 6 miles from the lower trailhead to reach the cabin. The area around the cabin is non-motorized, so ATV and motorcycle users must park next to the ATV trail and walk approximately 150 feet uphill to the cabin.

A combination code is needed to access the cabin. You must call ahead of time during normal business hours to obtain the access code.

Caution: Bears frequent the area. Keep the cabin area clean. Store all food in secure, closed containers. Do not leave food outside the cabin.

ATV's must stay on designated trails. ATV's or motorcycles cannot enter the fenced in cabin area or pasture/ corral areas.

No pets are allowed inside the cabin.

For more information, please call the Divide Ranger District at 719-657-3321.

During the winter and spring seasons, call the Divide Ranger District at 719-657-3321 for road conditions and access details. Snow or muddy conditions can affect access.

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Off Cow Camp Cabin FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Off Cow Camp Cabin?

Off Cow Camp Cabin is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Off Cow Camp Cabin?

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How many campsites does Off Cow Camp Cabin have?

Off Cow Camp Cabin has 1 campsites.