Moose Manor Cabin
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Mesa, CO, CO
Price: From $200 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Moose Manor at Mesa Lakes Recreation Area offers guests the opportunity to stay overnight in a traditional Forest Service ranger station. The original cabin was constructed in the 1930s, housing many rangers before it became a rental cabin. Located just 45 minutes from Grand Junction, the semi-rustic dwelling is convenient for hiking, mountain biking and fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Historic 1930s Forest Service ranger station cabin at Mesa Lakes Recreation Area, 45 minutes from Grand Junction, with excellent amenities including fishing, boat launch, and showers. Google reviews consistently rate it 5/5 stars, with guests praising the attention to detail and proximity to hiking and fishing.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Wapiti (elk), Long-tailed Weasel, Pacific Marten, and Muskrat present in area. Boreal Owl and Gray-headed Junco also documented nearby.
Insider tips for Moose Manor Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only 1 tent site available, so secure reservations well in advance Cabin includes boats and fishing poles provided for guests
Skip Moose Manor Cabin if: No hookups available at this site. Seasonal operations only (May through October). Looking for winter camping.
Best time to visit Moose Manor Cabin: Mid-August to October — Fall colors with extensive golden aspen stands surrounding the area.
Nearby campgrounds: Jumbo Campground (Mesa, CO), Black Bear Cabin At Mesa Lakes (Co) (Molina, CO), Island Lake Campground (Delta, CO), Little Bear (Cedaredge, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Moose Manor Cabin
Cell signal at Moose Manor Cabin (Mesa, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Moose Manor at Mesa Lakes Recreation Area offers guests the opportunity to stay overnight in a traditional Forest Service ranger station. The original cabin was constructed in the 1930s, housing many rangers before it became a rental cabin. Located just 45 minutes from Grand Junction, the semi-rustic dwelling is convenient for hiking, mountain biking and fishing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Only 1 tent site available, so secure reservations well in advance
Cabin includes boats and fishing poles provided for guests
Fall colors with extensive golden aspen stands surrounding the area
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Grand Junction, CO, take I-70 east for 13 miles. Take exit 49 to Highway 65 South toward Grand Mesa. Continue for 25 miles and turn right into Mesa Lakes Recreation Area. Take the second right toward Day Use Parking, and look for Mesa Lakes Ranger Station on the left. Moose Manor is the second cabin on the left.
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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