Silesca Cabin

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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore Fees: $120.00 per night. Status: none Reservations: Reservations or call 877-444-6777. Reservations are required. Overview 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. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended when the road is wet. Recreation Hiking, mountain biking, single track dirtbiking, UTV & ATV riding, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing are all available in the vicinity. Silesca Pond is a short walk north of the cabin. Silesca Cabin is located near a limited hunting area for Rocky Mountain Elk, Unit 61. Facilities The rustic cabin accommodates up to six guests. Amenities include three bedrooms with six twin beds, electricity,… 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. Phone: (970) 240-5300 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234667 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Visit Montrose, USDA