The Long Way
San Miguel County
A log cabin stands in a clearing surrounded by trees under a blue sky.
Plate I. Exterior of Lone Cone Cabin. From recreation.gov
A rustic kitchen interior featuring a wood-burning stove and wooden walls.
Plate II. Kitchen area, Lone Cone Cabin. From recreation.gov
An interior view of a log cabin bedroom with bunk beds and a single bed.
Plate III. Bedroom, Lone Cone Cabin. From recreation.gov

Lone Cone Cabin

Norwood, San Miguel County, Colorado. Rustic cabin.

Details

Map. Norwood, San Miguel County, Colorado. Larger map
Where
Norwood, San Miguel County, CO. No street address stated. Directions
Season
May-October; open late May-October 15, weather dependent; spring and winter access by snowmobile, skis or snowshoes along a 12-mile route.
Getting there
From Norwood, drive 1.3 miles east on Highway 145, turn right on County Road 44ZS for 12 miles, left on County Road M44 for 2.5 miles, right on County Road 46M/Forest Road 611 for about 9 miles, then right at the Lone Cone Cabin sign for 1/4 mile.
Fees
$120 per night.
Access
Site Closed.
Walk-in or reserve
Entry is by combination lock; the number is provided in the reservation confirmation letter.
Phone
970-729-2307
Website
fs.usda.gov
Managed by
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
Established
1936.
Coordinates
37.89315, -108.1586194.

Built in 1936 and located 24 miles from Norwood, the cabin is accessible in summer and fall by passenger vehicle or four-wheel drive depending on conditions.

Sources

  1. recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/118993
  2. recreation.gov/api/camps/campgrounds/118993
  3. fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/recreation/lone-cone-cabin