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About Elwood Cabin
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2026 Season availability
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- Firewood Available
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5106, Loop: ELWOOD
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Reviews (39)
What Guests Are Saying
Elwood Cabin offers a beautiful, rustic retreat in a serene mountain setting, appreciated for its comfort and charm. Guests praise its cleanliness and well-stocked amenities, as well as the cozy wood stove that keeps the cabin warm even in cold weather. While there are some concerns regarding pests and access issues, many visitors express a strong desire to return, highlighting the cabin's appeal for those seeking a unique escape into nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Elwood Cabin offers a beautiful, rustic retreat in a serene mountain setting, appreciated for its comfort and charm. Guests praise its cleanliness and well-stocked amenities, as well as the cozy wood stove that keeps the cabin warm even in cold weather. While there are some concerns regarding pests and access issues, many visitors express a strong desire to return, highlighting the cabin's appeal for those seeking a unique escape into nature.
Review Summary
Colleen R
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
An amazing place to go with your family away from technology and everyday distractions!
Darren L
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Elwood was everything that was promised, peace and solitude at 11,650’ in the dead of winter. The only thing I would change would be the length of the wood pieces in the shed; about 4” too long for the new stove. This made it very difficult to load enough wood needed for a cooooold wintry night. Otherwise, if rustic is what you seek, rustic is what you shall find.
Darren L
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Elwood was everything that was promised, peace and solitude at 11,650’ in the dead of winter. The only thing I would change would be the length of the wood pieces in the shed; about 4” too long for the new stove. This made it very difficult to load enough wood needed for a cooooold wintry night. Otherwise, if rustic is what you seek, rustic is what you shall find.
Josh K
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Loved it. Very well maintained. Had a great trip. Will return.
Josh K
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Loved it. Very well maintained. Had a great trip. Will return.
Sheila S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Prep for all kids of weather. Take a hike into Crater Lake and leave early to do so. The walk out is harder than in. Totally worth it. Ride 4 wheelers. There are hrs and hrs of roads to explore. GI to Platoro Lodge for a great meal. Enjoy😁
Sheila S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
Prep for all kids of weather. Take a hike into Crater Lake and leave early to do so. The walk out is harder than in. Totally worth it. Ride 4 wheelers. There are hrs and hrs of roads to explore. GI to Platoro Lodge for a great meal. Enjoy😁
Dave G
VerifiedDecember 7, 2019 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
I wouldn't change a thing. primitive and rustic with great views.
Dave G
VerifiedDecember 7, 2019 • Stayed at: 5106, Loop: ELWOOD
I wouldn't change a thing. primitive and rustic with great views.
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.
Elevation: 3517 feet
75 mi drive to downtown La Jara (about 2 hr 4 min)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
