Stub Creek Cabin

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Fort Collins, CO, CO

Price: From $125 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: May through October

Stub Creek Cabin is located on the north end of the Laramie River Valley in north-central Colorado. It is a well-equipped cabin that provides guests with a comfortable stay and many modern amenities, as well as access to a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding, as well as hunting and viewing wildlife.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

A historic cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936 offering modern amenities like running water and electricity in a remote northern Colorado location. Google reviewers consistently praise it as one of the nicest US Forest Service cabins in the region with excellent maintenance and a friendly camp host.

Wildlife alert: Red Fox, American Elk, Moose, Pronghorn, Sandhill Crane, Pine Siskin, Turkey Vulture, and Dusky Grouse documented in the area.

Insider tips for Stub Creek Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Firewood is available for sale on-site Access to Laramie River Valley for fishing opportunities

Skip Stub Creek Cabin if: Seeking scenic views—reviewers note the area around the cabin is fairly flat and not very scenic. Needing hookups—no hookups available at most sites. Planning to visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Stub Creek Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Chambers Lake (Morrison, CO), Bellaire Lake Campground (Morrison, CO), Redfeather Ranger Station (Fort Collins , CO), Dowdy Lake (Morrison, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Stub Creek Cabin

Cell signal at Stub Creek Cabin (Fort Collins, 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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Fort Collins, CO, CO★ 5 (9 reviews)From $125/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Stub Creek Cabin is located on the north end of the Laramie River Valley in north-central Colorado. It is a well-equipped cabin that provides guests with a comfortable stay and many modern amenities, as well as access to a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding, as well as hunting and viewing wildlife.

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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
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsNot allowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

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:✕ Seeking scenic views—reviewers note the area around the cabin is fairly flat and not very scenic✕ Needing hookups—no hookups available at most sites✕ Planning to visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Firewood is available for sale on-site

Access to Laramie River Valley for fishing opportunities

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

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: Red Fox, American Elk, Moose, Pronghorn, Sandhill Crane, Pine Siskin, Turkey Vulture, and Dusky Grouse documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Fort Collins, get off I-25 at the Mulberry Street/Highway 14 exit. Travel west on Mulberry to Riverside Ave, then north on College Avenue to Highway 287. Turn left and go west on Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon) for about 60 miles, to County Road 103. Go north on County Road 103/Laramie River Road for 16 miles, to County Road 99 (may say County Road 90 or 190 on some maps). Turn left and continue two miles to the gate. . From Steamboat Springs, travel east on Highway 14 for 87 miles, through Wald

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Stub Creek Cabin cost per night?+
Stub Creek Cabin costs $125 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Stub Creek Cabin open?+
Stub Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Stub Creek Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Stub Creek Cabin?+
Stub Creek Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Stub Creek Cabin?+
Stub Creek 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 Stub Creek Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Stub Creek Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Stub Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Stub Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
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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$125 /night★ 5 (9)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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From $175/night

Dowdy Lake

Morrison, CO

From $20/night

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