John H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 Stayed at: 1, Loop: PLATORO CABIN 1
Love the new windows
Kitchen faucet needs O rings
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About Platoro Cabin 1
Platoro Cabin 1 is located downtown in the small mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at an
elevation of 10 ft in the Rio Grande National Forest.
The cabin was built in 1963 by the Rio Grande National Forest as base quarters for various
Forest Service Crews working in the surrounding areas until the early 1990s.
Today the cabin is a getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south central
Colorado.
Visitors to the area should be aware that Platoro is only occupied when snow levels allow
driving access, which is usually less than six months of the year.
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- Kitchen
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1, Loop: PLATORO CABIN 1
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Cabin
- 6 guests
Site Details
Up to 6 guests
40 × 20 ft
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Parallel
Reviews
3 reviews
Summary
Reviewers appreciate the new windows for enhancing the cabin's appeal. However, there is a note that the kitchen faucet requires O rings for maintenance. Overall, the updates are seen positively despite minor issues.
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Jared K
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 Stayed at: 1, Loop: PLATORO CABIN 1
Very comfortable cabin. All of the modern amenities needed for an enjoyable stay.
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Bobby M
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 Stayed at: 1, Loop: PLATORO CABIN 1
Very clean and well kept! Everything we needed for a successful fishing trip!
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Location & Directions for Platoro Cabin 1
112 Conejos Avenue, Platoro, CO 81120 United States
Elevation: 2,997 ft
Getting There
From Antonito, CO, follow Highway 17 west to its junction with FSR 250. Follow FSR 250 northwest up the Conejos Canyon about 22 mi to Platoro. Turn left on FSR 250.6A and follow it 0.2 mi to the cabin.
From the town of South Fork, follow Highwa...
From Antonito, CO, follow Highway 17 west to its junction with FSR 250. Follow FSR 250 northwest up the Conejos Canyon about 22 mi to Platoro. Turn left on FSR 250.6A and follow it 0.2 mi to the cabin.
From the town of South Fork, follow Highway 160 to the southwest for about 7.5 mi.
Turn left onto Park Creek Road, which is also Forest Service Road 380. Continue for approximately 27 mi, paralleling Park Creek for much of the way.
Turn right (south), crossing the Alamosa River, and follow National Forest Road 250 over
Stunner pass and into the town of Platoro. This stretch of the trip is about 6 mi long. The
cabins are located on the southeast part of town. It is best to cross the Conejos River using
the lower bridge; this is National Forest Road 250.6A. Continue on this road for about .2 mi to the cabins. The cabins are easily identified by their yellow and brown siding and
trim, as well as by the Forest Service signs.
Note: Be careful not to leave Forest Service Road 380 and continue towards Summitville.
Forest Service Road 380 makes a bit of a hairpin turn near the old mining settlement of
Summitville. This occurs about 19 mi from the US Highway 160 and Park Creek Road
intersection.
Policies & Rules
General
- Cabin only open until end of September so systems can be winterized
- Platoro Cabin #2 is an accessible site with entry ramps, and wheelchair accessible facilities in the bathroom and the kitchen
- Access to the cabin is by a combination lock; call the Forest Service office at (719) 274-8971 one week before your stay to get the access combination
- Please contact the Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit
- Pets are NOT allowed at this facility
- No livestock facilities are provided, livestock prohibited
- No parking beyond 'No Motor' vehicle signs, as there is a leach field in this area
- Do not leave food or trash outside the cabin; there are bears in the area
- All garbage and food must be packed out
- The cabin is a NON-SMOKING facility. Additionally, outdoor campfires are NOT ALLOWED at this facility.
- Please clean cabin upon departure. Do not leave items you brought with you. Items not provided by the USFS will be disposed of.
- Make sure cabin is locked upon departure
- Drink plenty of water before arrival and during your stay to avoid altitude sickness
- Expect afternoon thunderstorms in the summer and below freezing temperatures in the spring, winter and fall
- Please check Colorado Division of Wildlife for hunting and fishing seasons and rules
- Learn more about the Rio Grande National Forest.
- 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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