Silesca Cabin

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, CO · ≈16.8 mi to Montrose
Sites
1
Max rig
20 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
30A
ADA
To town
16.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Cabin renters seeking solitude
  • Hikers and mountain bikers
  • Horseback riders and hunters
  • Star gazing and wildlife viewing

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Those needing cell coverage
  • Visitors requiring wheelchair access

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

1 CabinDrive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Electric hookupsFire pitsPicnic tablesShade
Activities
CampingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingMountain BikingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsOff Road Vehicle TrailsStar GazingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Montrose, ~16.8 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Visit Montrose, USDA

Overview

Overview The historic Silesca Cabin, once used as a Ranger Station, is a semi-rustic dwelling with comfortable modern conveniences like electricity and refrigerator. Located 40 minutes west of the city of Montrose, the cabin is set back 100 feet from the main road, providing easy access with some privacy. The cabin is accessible in the summer and fall by passenger vehicle, when the road is dry. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended when the road is wet. Recreation Hiking, mountain biking, single track dirtbiking, UTV & ATV riding, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing are all available in the vicinity. Silesca Pond is a short walk north of the cabin. Silesca Cabin is located near a limited hunting area for Rocky Mountain Elk, Unit 61. Facilities The rustic cabin accommodates up to six guests. Amenities include three bedrooms with six twin beds, electricity, refrigerator and a wood stove. Limited cooking utensils, dishes and cleaning supplies are provided. The kitchen and bathroom are located in the basement of this cabin. A campfire ring and picnic table are located outside. No drinking water is available. Items to bring include food, bedding, warm clothing, toilet paper, flashlights, towels, dish soap and toiletries. Click here for more cabin details. Natural Features The cabin is perched in a meadow surrounded by spruce and aspen trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground