Platoro Cabin 1
Rio Grande National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: La Jara, CO, CO
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Platoro Cabin 1 is located downtown in the small mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest. The cabin was built in 1963 by the Rio Grande National Forest as base quarters for various Forest Service Crews working in the surrounding areas until the early 1990s. Today the cabin is a getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/platoro-cabin-1 to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1963 cabin in Rio Grande National Forest at 10,000 feet elevation offering fly-fishing, hiking, and horseback riding in south central Colorado. Google reviews average 4.6/5 stars with campers praising clean, comfortable accommodations and friendly management.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, moose, mule deer, red foxes, and long-tailed weasels present in area. Red-tailed hawks and Steller's jays commonly observed.
Insider tips for Platoro Cabin 1: Book early — federal campground fills up quickly Cabin includes amenities: fridge, oven, microwave, coffee maker Lodge sells coffee on-site
Skip Platoro Cabin 1 if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require year-round services — Platoro town is only seasonally occupied. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Platoro Cabin 1: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though Platoro town has seasonal occupancy. Late August — Verified camper reported excellent fly-fishing trip in late August.
Nearby campgrounds: Platoro Cabin 2 (La Jara, CO), Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore (Antonito, CO), Elwood Cabin (La Jara, CO), Fitton Guard Station Cabin (Del Norte, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Platoro Cabin 1
Cell signal at Platoro Cabin 1 (La Jara, 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.
Platoro Cabin 1 is located downtown in the small mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest. The cabin was built in 1963 by the Rio Grande National Forest as base quarters for various Forest Service Crews working in the surrounding areas until the early 1990s. Today the cabin is a getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south central Colorado.
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
federal campground fills up quickly
Cabin includes amenities: fridge, oven, microwave, coffee maker
Lodge sells coffee on-site
Campground operates year-round, though Platoro town has seasonal occupancy
Verified camper reported excellent fly-fishing trip in late August
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 Antonito, CO, follow Highway 17 west to its junction with FSR 250. Follow FSR 250 northwest up the Conejos Canyon about 22 miles to Platoro. Turn left on FSR 250.6A and follow it 0.2 mile to the cabin. From the town of South Fork, follow Highway 160 to the southwest for about 7.5 miles. Turn left onto Park Creek Road, which is also Forest Service Road 380. Continue for approximately 27 miles, paralleling Park Creek for much of the way. Turn right (south), crossing the Alamosa River, and fol
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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 — Rio Grande National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Rio Grande National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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