Matterhorn Cabin

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest — lakeside

Location: Norwood , CO, CO

Price: From $240 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (23 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Matterhorn Cabin is a great destination for anything from a family reunion to a week-long ski trip. This modern facility offers comfortable accommodations for groups of 12 or more and is available during the fall and winter months. Located just off the highway, it is easily accessible by passenger cars and is only 15 miles from the town of Telluride.This 1,800-square foot cabin has electricity, running water, a furnace, woodstove and washer/dryer.

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/matterhorn-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

A modern group cabin facility with comfortable accommodations and a functional kitchen setup, located just 15 miles from Telluride with easy access to hiking and ski trails. Real campers praise the location and accessible amenities.

Wildlife alert: Southwestern Red Squirrel, American Pika, Pacific Marten, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Muskrat, Dusky Grouse, Pine Grosbeak, Black-headed Grosbeak

Insider tips for Matterhorn Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Groups of 12 or more get comfortable dormitory-style accommodations with double bedrooms and shared bathrooms Big working kitchen can service two cooking teams simultaneously

Skip Matterhorn Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this facility. You're looking for a typical tent camping experience — this is a cabin facility for group dormitory-style living. You need year-round access — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Matterhorn Cabin: Fall and Winter — RIDB official description indicates cabin available during fall and winter months for ski trips. May through October — Listed seasonal operations period in campground data.

Nearby campgrounds: Matterhorn (MONTROSE, CO), Sunshine (Telluride, CO), South Mineral (Durango, CO), Cayton Campground (Rico, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Matterhorn Cabin

Cell signal at Matterhorn 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★ 4.7 (23 reviews)From $240/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Matterhorn Cabin is a great destination for anything from a family reunion to a week-long ski trip. This modern facility offers comfortable accommodations for groups of 12 or more and is available during the fall and winter months. Located just off the highway, it is easily accessible by passenger cars and is only 15 miles from the town of Telluride.This 1,800-square foot cabin has electricity, running water, a furnace, woodstove and washer/dryer.

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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.
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 — no hookups available at this facility✕ You're looking for a typical tent camping experience — this is a cabin facility for group dormitory-style living✕ You need year-round access — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Groups of 12 or more get comfortable dormitory-style accommodations with double bedrooms and shared bathrooms

Big working kitchen can service two cooking teams simultaneously

Best: Fall and Winter

RIDB official description indicates cabin available during fall and winter months for ski trips

Best: May through October

Listed seasonal operations period in campground data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: Southwestern Red Squirrel, American Pika, Pacific Marten, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Muskrat, Dusky Grouse, Pine Grosbeak, Black-headed Grosbeak

Location

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970-327-4261· Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Getting there →

From Telluride, drive 3 miles west on the State Hwy 145 Spur. At the roundabout, turn left onto Hwy 145 and proceed south for approximately 10 miles. Turn left at the Matterhorn Cabin sign into the cabin parking area (300 yards past the Matterhorn Campground).

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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 Matterhorn Cabin cost per night?+
Matterhorn Cabin costs $240 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Matterhorn Cabin open?+
Matterhorn Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Matterhorn Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Matterhorn Cabin?+
Matterhorn Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Matterhorn Cabin?+
Matterhorn 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 Matterhorn Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Matterhorn Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Matterhorn Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Matterhorn Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$240 /night★ 4.7 (23)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Does Matterhorn Cabin have hookups?+
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