The new water pump is hard to use so the experience at the cabin is more difficult than it was in the past.

The new water pump is hard to use so the experience at the cabin is more difficult than it was in the past.

Really great cabin layout. Interesting area history with all the mines. The pitcher pump required some effort, but the water arrived and was pure.

Really great cabin layout. Interesting area history with all the mines. The pitcher pump required some effort, but the water arrived and was pure.

Very quiet. It's nothing fancy, but just what I was looking for to unplug for a few days.

Very quiet. It's nothing fancy, but just what I was looking for to unplug for a few days.

Beautiful and quiet. Warm cabin, comfy mattress, great hiking and easy access. Arrival did have some issues; gate combination worked fine. The cabin door combination did not work. Had to drive 30 miles to Saguache Ranger District office and get emergency contact number for guidance. District Ranger Richard responded almost immediately after receiving my message that we could not get into the cabin. Richard went above and beyond and contacted the District Supervisor who authorized Richard to provide us the master lock key. No easy feat as it was a three day holiday weekend. Returning back to the cabin after dark (8pm) the key worked just fine. Except for the 60 mile roundtrip inconvenience and arrival in the dark, we had a wonderful experience. Richard is to be applauded for his stellar attention to helping us on a Friday evening after hours. We used candles and lanterns rather than using the propane wall mounted lights. The propane stove and wall heater were great; just remember to crack open two windows. Highly recommend this cabin and will return again!

Beautiful and quiet. Warm cabin, comfy mattress, great hiking and easy access. Arrival did have some issues; gate combination worked fine. The cabin door combination did not work. Had to drive 30 miles to Saguache Ranger District office and get emergency contact number for guidance. District Ranger Richard responded almost immediately after receiving my message that we could not get into the cabin. Richard went above and beyond and contacted the District Supervisor who authorized Richard to provide us the master lock key. No easy feat as it was a three day holiday weekend. Returning back to the cabin after dark (8pm) the key worked just fine. Except for the 60 mile roundtrip inconvenience and arrival in the dark, we had a wonderful experience. Richard is to be applauded for his stellar attention to helping us on a Friday evening after hours. We used candles and lanterns rather than using the propane wall mounted lights. The propane stove and wall heater were great; just remember to crack open two windows. Highly recommend this cabin and will return again!

Nice cabin, very rustic. Pit toilet was clean and smelled better than most; it's well ventilated. Location and drive is awesome, but does get kinda cold that high up in early November. View on the drive in is awesome. Easy to find on well maintained, county dirt roads. Last little bit is a two track but most passenger cars ought to be able to make it.

Nice cabin, very rustic. Pit toilet was clean and smelled better than most; it's well ventilated. Location and drive is awesome, but does get kinda cold that high up in early November. View on the drive in is awesome. Easy to find on well maintained, county dirt roads. Last little bit is a two track but most passenger cars ought to be able to make it.