Brian U
September 29, 2020 Google Maps
Well it was a great place to bow hunt elk. We were overwhelmed by all the people hunting or joyriding on ATV's. This place is overcrowded. Couldn't hunt for all the cattle and people.
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About Off Cow Camp Cabin
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 10.5 ft 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.
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001, Loop: OFF COW CAMP CABIN
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- 5 guests
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Up to 5 guests
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11 reviews
Summary
The 4-wheeler trails to the Off Cow Camp Cabin are enjoyable and manageable. The cabins are clean, though they have limited natural light, so bringing your own lights is advisable. Overall, it's a unique experience that guests plan to revisit, appreciating the opportunities provided by the forest service.
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Location & Directions for Off Cow Camp Cabin
Rio Grande National Forest, 13308 Us Highway 160, Del Norte, CO 81132 United States
Elevation: 3,223 ft
Getting There
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. Access is from the upper or lower Burro Creek Trailheads (trail #873). From the west sid...
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. Access is from the upper or lower Burro Creek Trailheads (trail #873). From the west side of the town of Del Norte, head south on County Road 14 for 12 mi to the lower Burro Creek Trailhead. The cabin is 6 mi upstream from this trailhead and 1.5 mi from the upper trailhead. The upper trailhead is located 28 mi from the town of Del Norte and is accessed by Forest Service Roads 329 and 329.1C.
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- 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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Last updated: October 24, 2026
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