Elwood Cabin, Platoro, CO

Elwood Cabin is located in the Conejos Peak Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest (3 hrs 15 min northeast of Farmington, NM) with an elevation of 11,532 feet. The site is open all year. There is a fee of $50.00 per night. Some amenities include firewood.

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@CrisandraE88DD · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #1

The Conejos ranger district assured us the cabin was open and accessible to our 4x4 vehicle, as it had been stocked by rangers in a pickup the week before. None of the approaches to the cabin were accessible due to snow drifts within one mile of cabin. Once again we called ahead to be sure our vehicle could make it and were assured it was open and ready. We ended up staying in Platoro after determining we couldnt dig through the snow drifts.Honestly not even a snow machine would have made sense as the road was mostly clear with sporadic heavy drifts very close to the cabin.Bummed we couldnt make it and feel cheated that we were given false information.

@RandyC3066848 · Camped on Oct 1, 2023 at Campsite #1

We loved the cabin and location, it was a fantastic 3 nights. The cabin is in a perfect location for viewing wildlife as we saw a Moose and deer in the meadow. We also had a surprise on Tuesday morning with snow falling all day which made the stay even better. We stayed nice and toasty warm with the wood burner and supplied firewood. We didnt realize that the cabin was so well stocked with everything we would need to make our meals. Thanks to all the renters and forest personnel who maintain the Elwood cabin

@MatthewW543034 · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #1

Elwood Cabin is an absolutely lovely old little cabin, very cosy. The location is beautiful with panoramic mountain views and expansive meadows. Elwood pass is a great daytime adventure if you have the proper vehicle. My wife and I have stayed here the last two Labor Day weekends in a row (22,23) and it has been a really good way to end the summer. The value for this cabin with its location and the provided fire wood is quite high in my opinion. Elwood is a special gem and thank you to everyone that maintains it and leaves it that way. If you stay here and love the mountains and Mother Nature then you will have found a new favorite place!

@MichalK3515659 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #1

Had a great time at this amazing location. The cabin only sleeps 4 unless you're bringing cots. The bottom bunks did not appear to be foldout to me. Be sure to bring insect repellant, there were lots of mosquitos. When we tried to leave, we discovered that something had chewed through our fuel lines. I had to walk for several miles to get phone reception to arrange a $750 tow. I don't know how you would prevent this, but watch out. It took $2,000 and several days to get us back home.

@ColleenR272111 · Camped on Sep 8, 2022 at Campsite #1

An amazing place to go with your family away from technology and everyday distractions!

@DarrenL8024311 · Camped on Jan 23, 2020 at Campsite #1

Elwood was everything that was promised, peace and solitude at 11,650’ in the dead of winter. The only thing I would change would be the length of the wood pieces in the shed; about 4” too long for the new stove. This made it very difficult to load enough wood needed for a cooooold wintry night. Otherwise, if rustic is what you seek, rustic is what you shall find.

@DarrenL568 · Camped on Jan 23, 2020 at Campsite #1

@JoshK478 · Camped on Dec 27, 2019 at Campsite #1

Loved it. Very well maintained. Had a great trip. Will return.

@JOSHK7134948 · Camped on Dec 27, 2019 at Campsite #1

Loved it. Very well maintained. Had a great trip. Will return.

@SheilaS7310455 · Camped on Aug 24, 2019 at Campsite #1

Prep for all kids of weather. Take a hike into Crater Lake and leave early to do so. The walk out is harder than in. Totally worth it. Ride 4 wheelers. There are hrs and hrs of roads to explore. GI to Platoro Lodge for a great meal. Enjoy😁

@SheilaS988 · Camped on Aug 24, 2019 at Campsite #1

@DaveG120 · Camped on Jun 30, 2019 at Campsite #1

I wouldn't change a thing. primitive and rustic with great views.

@DaveG4844318 · Camped on Jun 30, 2019 at Campsite #1

I wouldn't change a thing. primitive and rustic with great views.

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