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
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.4042 / -106.639
Elevation: 3517 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026