Mingus Ranch
PSICC — fishing, hiking
Location: CANON CITY, CO, CO
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mingus Ranch is a cabin where guests can step back in time and feel like they’re staying on an early 20th century homestead. The cabin was built in 1908 and was operated by the same family for six decades before it became a Forest Service property. In collaboration with the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway and the Colorado State Historical Society, the cabin and neighboring barn have been renovated to match their original appearance and filled with period-specific furniture and antiqu
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mingus-ranch to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1908 cabin offering a unique early 20th century homestead experience with period-specific furnishings and renovations. Campers praise the beautiful setting with extensive trails and proximity to nearby towns and tourist attractions.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Elk (Wapiti), Great Horned Owl, Mountain Chickadee, and Rock Squirrels present in the area
Insider tips for Mingus Ranch: Bring your own water despite drinking water listed in amenities New outlets have been installed; cabin has working stove and electrical access Air mattresses work well for upstairs sleeping area
Skip Mingus Ranch if: You need full hookups or standard campground amenities. You plan to visit outside May through October seasonal window. You require advance booking flexibility — federal campground requires early reservation.
Best time to visit Mingus Ranch: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ophir Creek Campground (Co) (Westcliffe, CO), Davenport Campground (Canon City, CO), La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO), St Charles Campground - Lake Isabel (Canon City, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mingus Ranch
Cell signal at Mingus Ranch (CANON CITY, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Mingus Ranch is a cabin where guests can step back in time and feel like they’re staying on an early 20th century homestead. The cabin was built in 1908 and was operated by the same family for six decades before it became a Forest Service property. In collaboration with the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway and the Colorado State Historical Society, the cabin and neighboring barn have been renovated to match their original appearance and filled with period-specific furniture and antiques.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring your own water despite drinking water listed in amenities
New outlets have been installed; cabin has working stove and electrical access
Air mattresses work well for upstairs sleeping area
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Pueblo, CO take State Highway 96 approximately 30 miles to the junction of State Highway 165. Travel south on SH 165 for 9 miles. Turn left (east) onto Forest Service Road 383 (Ditch Creek Rd.) and continue 1.5 miles. The two story cabin is on the right. From Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, CO take Exit 74 onto State Highway 165. Travel on SH 165 north for approximately 29 miles. Turn right (east) onto Forest Service Road 383 (Ditch Creek Road). Go 1.5 miles to the two story cabin which is o
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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