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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
RIDB official description indicates cabin available during fall and winter months for ski trips
Listed seasonal operations period in campground data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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#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.
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