Off Cow Camp Cabin

Rio Grande National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Del Norte, CO, CO

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN. Off Cow Camp is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,500 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

Highly rated cabin (5/5 stars) in a scenic high-elevation meadow at 10,500 feet on Burro Creek with a fully stocked kitchen, indoor toilet, and heater. Excellent for hiking, fishing, and off-highway vehicle recreation.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, American Pika, Snowshoe Hare, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Wild Turkey, and various birds including Pine Grosbeak and Yellow-rumped Warbler

Insider tips for Off Cow Camp Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability (only 1 site) Maximum 14-night reservation limit to allow others the opportunity to rent Vehicle access restricted to 50-inch width or less; passenger vehicles cannot drive to the cabin—access by foot or horseback required

Skip Off Cow Camp Cabin if: You have a standard passenger vehicle—only 50-inch width or narrower vehicles permitted. You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Off Cow Camp Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Fitton Guard Station Cabin (Del Norte, CO), Platoro Cabin 1 (La Jara, CO), Elwood Cabin (La Jara, CO), Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore (Antonito, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Off Cow Camp Cabin

Cell signal at Off Cow Camp Cabin (Del Norte, 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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Del Norte, CO, CO★ 4.8 (5 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN. Off Cow Camp is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,500 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail.

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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 RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault 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 have a standard passenger vehicle—only 50-inch width or narrower vehicles permitted✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available✕ You plan to visit November through April—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Maximum 14-night reservation limit to allow others the opportunity to rent

Vehicle access restricted to 50-inch width or less; passenger vehicles cannot drive to the cabin

access by foot or horseback required

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

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: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, American Pika, Snowshoe Hare, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Wild Turkey, and various birds including Pine Grosbeak and Yellow-rumped Warbler

Location

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The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN. Access is from the upper or lower Burro Creek Trailheads (trail #873). From the west side of the town of Del Norte, head south on County Road 14 for 12 miles to the lower Burro Creek Trailhead. The cabin is 6 miles upstream from this trailhead and 1.5 miles from the upper trailhead. The upper trailhead is located 28 miles from the town of

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Rio Grande National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Rio Grande National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Off Cow Camp Cabin cost per night?+
Off Cow Camp Cabin costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Off Cow Camp Cabin open?+
Off Cow Camp Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Off Cow Camp Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Off Cow Camp Cabin?+
Off Cow Camp Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Off Cow Camp Cabin?+
Off Cow Camp 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 Off Cow Camp Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Off Cow Camp Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Off Cow Camp Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Off Cow Camp Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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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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$25 /night★ 4.8 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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