About Elwood Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Site Details
Reviews (36)
What Guests Are Saying
Elwood Cabin offers a beautiful and cozy alpine setting, with many guests appreciating its charm, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities. However, there are concerns regarding the 7-day cancellation policy, especially for winter trips affected by unpredictable snow conditions. Some visitors also reported issues with rodents and access challenges due to snow drifts, but overall, many express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Elwood Cabin offers a beautiful and cozy alpine setting, with many guests appreciating its charm, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities. However, there are concerns regarding the 7-day cancellation policy, especially for winter trips affected by unpredictable snow conditions. Some visitors also reported issues with rodents and access challenges due to snow drifts, but overall, many express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Tiffery D
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
For two years straight I have rented this cabin and not been able to go because of not enough snow. The 7 cancelation policy needs to be revised because this is a snowmobile trip in the winter and if there is too much snow to drive and not enough to snowmobile then you can’t make a judgment call 7 days in advance. I have lost money two years now because we didn’t know if we could go or not until a couple days in advance. Hopefully you can amend your policy on this or create exceptions based on accessibility. Thanks!
Tiffery D
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
For two years straight I have rented this cabin and not been able to go because of not enough snow. The 7 cancelation policy needs to be revised because this is a snowmobile trip in the winter and if there is too much snow to drive and not enough to snowmobile then you can’t make a judgment call 7 days in advance. I have lost money two years now because we didn’t know if we could go or not until a couple days in advance. Hopefully you can amend your policy on this or create exceptions based on accessibility. Thanks!
Scott B
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Beautiful, high alpine setting! Loved the charm and scenery. Cozy and warm with the wood burning stove, even with sub-freezing outside temps. Many thanks to the previous occupants who left the cabin and outhouse spotless and organized - we paid it forward and did the same. Will definitely return - highly recommend for a rustic stay!
Scott B
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Beautiful, high alpine setting! Loved the charm and scenery. Cozy and warm with the wood burning stove, even with sub-freezing outside temps. Many thanks to the previous occupants who left the cabin and outhouse spotless and organized - we paid it forward and did the same. Will definitely return - highly recommend for a rustic stay!
WILLIAM M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
We had a fantastic time at the cabin. It is well taken care of, well stocked and you can tell all the visitors do their best to help with the upkeep. It's amazing that the FS can keep this running, so do all you can to make their job easier and keep this treasure open. Clean up, split some wood, of which there is plenty, for the next guest, don't leave any food while you are there or after you leave inside the cabin to not encourage mice and other rodents.
Thank you FS, We'll be back.
WILLIAM M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
We had a fantastic time at the cabin. It is well taken care of, well stocked and you can tell all the visitors do their best to help with the upkeep. It's amazing that the FS can keep this running, so do all you can to make their job easier and keep this treasure open. Clean up, split some wood, of which there is plenty, for the next guest, don't leave any food while you are there or after you leave inside the cabin to not encourage mice and other rodents.
Thank you FS, We'll be back.
Ellen H
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Cabin was clean and well-appointed. Everything worked according to plan. We loved it!
Ellen H
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Cabin was clean and well-appointed. Everything worked according to plan. We loved it!
Blair R
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
While cabin is nice in it's historic value. Gate lock was hidden inside tube. Had to get on my back to get the combination right and finally get in. Not what I need after a long days hiking. Also pack rats are in the cabin itself. But views great from cabin...
Blair R
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
While cabin is nice in it's historic value. Gate lock was hidden inside tube. Had to get on my back to get the combination right and finally get in. Not what I need after a long days hiking. Also pack rats are in the cabin itself. But views great from cabin...
Location Elwood Cabin
Address:
15571 County Road T.5
La Jara, CO, 81140
United States
From Del Norte, take U.S. Highway 160 west to South Fork. Continue west on U.S. Highway
160 for 8 miles to Park Creek Road. Travel 15 miles on Park Creek Road to Summitville
Road. Turn right on FSR 380, the cabin is about 2 miles on the left.
From the junction of FSR 250 in the Alamosa Canyon and FSR 380, follow FSR 380 about 8 miles, the cabin is on the right.
Access to the cabin in the summertime can be accomplished with just about any vehicle;
however, when the dirt roads are wet they tend to get slick.
In winter, the trail access to the Elwood Cabin is on the unplowed portion of Forest Road 380,
which starts southeast from the junction, but makes a bend and continues south-southwest to the cabin. The 2 mile ski to the cabin is generally easy with a
400 foot elevation gain. The Elwood Cabin is visible below the road on a knoll projecting into a
large open park. Allow from 1.5 - 2 hours or longer, depending on snow conditions, for the trip.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.4042 / -106.639
Elevation: 3517 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
