Silesca Cabin
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest — hiking
Location: Montrose, CO, CO
Price: From $120 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
The historic Silesca Cabin, once used as a Ranger Station, is a semi-rustic dwelling with comfortable modern conveniences like electricity and refrigerator. Located 40 minutes west of the city of Montrose, the cabin is set back 100 feet from the main road, providing easy access with some privacy. The cabin is accessible in the summer and fall by passenger vehicle, when the road is dry.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/silesca-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic semi-rustic cabin with modern conveniences like electricity and refrigerator, located 40 minutes west of Montrose with good access and privacy. Offers diverse recreation including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hunting.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Coyote, Red Fox, Wild Turkey, and Merriam's Turkey present in area. One review mentioned seeing a long slithery thing in the pond.
Insider tips for Silesca Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Visit during dry season for easier passenger vehicle access; four-wheel drive recommended for wet conditions Cabin is set back 100 feet from main road for privacy despite easy access
Skip Silesca Cabin if: Expecting fully maintained facilities—reviews note the cabin is run down and requires self-cleaning. Sensitive to dust or water quality issues—reviews mention extremely dusty conditions and orange-colored water from toilets. You need hookups—no hookups available at this site.
Best time to visit Silesca Cabin: May-October — Official operating season. Summer and fall offer best road conditions for passenger vehicles; four-wheel drive recommended when road is wet..
Nearby campgrounds: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground (MONTROSE, CO), Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground (Montrose, CO), East Portal Campground (Montrose, CO), Lone Cone Cabin (Norwood , CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Silesca Cabin
Cell signal at Silesca Cabin (Montrose, 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 historic Silesca Cabin, once used as a Ranger Station, is a semi-rustic dwelling with comfortable modern conveniences like electricity and refrigerator. Located 40 minutes west of the city of Montrose, the cabin is set back 100 feet from the main road, providing easy access with some privacy. The cabin is accessible in the summer and fall by passenger vehicle, when the road is dry.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Visit during dry season for easier passenger vehicle access; four-wheel drive recommended for wet conditions
Cabin is set back 100 feet from main road for privacy despite easy access
Official operating season. Summer and fall offer best road conditions for passenger vehicles; four-wheel drive recommended when road is wet.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Follow Highway 90 southwest from Montrose. Watch for signs as the highway makes several turns as it weaves its way out of town. The pavement ends where the road begins to climb out of the Uncompahgre River Valley and enters lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. In 20 miles, it enters the Uncompahgre National Forest. Silesca Cabin is about a half-mile further on the left side of the road.
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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.
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