Lone Cone Cabin

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest — lakeside

Location: Norwood , CO, CO

Price: From $120 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Lone Cone Cabin is a great destination for an overnight getaway or a week-long hunting trip. Located just 24 miles from Norwood, Colorado, the facility can be accessed in the summer and fall by passenger vehicle or 4WD, depending on conditions.For facility specific information, please call (970) 729-2307.There are two bedrooms; one with two bunkbeds, and the other room has a queen bed, and a queen-sized hide-a-bed couch in the living room (can sleep up to 8 full sized adults). The cabin has

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lone-cone-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Lone Cone Cabin offers excellent access to Lizard Head Wilderness hiking and quality big game hunting terrain, with recent bed upgrades and consistently high camper satisfaction (5/5 rating from 8 reviews).

Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, American Elk, Mule Deer, Mountain Cottontail, Pine Grosbeak, Western Flycatcher, Black-capped Chickadee, American Dipper

Insider tips for Lone Cone Cabin: Approach from Norwood via Highway 145 and County Road 44ZS is passenger-vehicle accessible Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 site only) Cabin features two sets of bunk beds and a queen bed (recently updated)

Skip Lone Cone Cabin if: You need hookups—facility has no hookups at sites. You require year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 1 cabin site available.

Best time to visit Lone Cone Cabin: May-October — Official operating season; summer and fall access via passenger vehicle or 4WD depending on conditions.

Nearby campgrounds: Woods Lake (Telluride, CO), Burro Bridge (Dolores, CO), Cayton Campground (Rico, CO), Sunshine (Telluride, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lone Cone Cabin

Cell signal at Lone Cone Cabin (Norwood , CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Norwood , CO, CO★ 4.2 (9 reviews)From $120/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Lone Cone Cabin is a great destination for an overnight getaway or a week-long hunting trip. Located just 24 miles from Norwood, Colorado, the facility can be accessed in the summer and fall by passenger vehicle or 4WD, depending on conditions.For facility specific information, please call (970) 729-2307.There are two bedrooms; one with two bunkbeds, and the other room has a queen bed, and a queen-sized hide-a-bed couch in the living room (can sleep up to 8 full sized adults). The cabin has two woodstoves, one flush toilet, a shower, cleaning supplies, and a fully equipped kitchen (i.e.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—facility has no hookups at sites✕ You require year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only✕ You prefer larger campgrounds—only 1 cabin site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Approach from Norwood via Highway 145 and County Road 44ZS is passenger-vehicle accessible

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 site only)

Cabin features two sets of bunk beds and a queen bed (recently updated)

Best: May-October

Official operating season; summer and fall access via passenger vehicle or 4WD depending on conditions

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: North American River Otter, American Elk, Mule Deer, Mountain Cottontail, Pine Grosbeak, Western Flycatcher, Black-capped Chickadee, American Dipper

Location

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Getting there →

Summer - Fall: From Norwood, drive 1.3 miles east on Highway 145, turn right onto County Road 44ZS (Lone Cone Road towards Miramonte Reservoir), and proceed 10.3 miles. Turn left/east onto 45M Rd/Beef Trail Rd, proceed 2.4 miles. Turn left onto Beef Trail Rd/M44 Rd, proceed 1 mile. Turn right onto County Road 46M/Forest Road 611 (road sign is not visible from Beef Trail Rd. Look for first turn to the right. There will be a cattle guard with a small white sign that says "611"), proceed about 5 mi

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lone Cone Cabin cost per night?+
Lone Cone Cabin costs $120 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lone Cone Cabin open?+
Lone Cone Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lone Cone Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lone Cone Cabin?+
Lone Cone Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Lone Cone Cabin?+
Lone Cone Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Lone Cone Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lone Cone Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lone Cone Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Lone Cone Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$120 /night★ 4.2 (9)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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