View from the front porch

Tigiwon Community House

Closed

This is a day-use facility only; overnight camping is prohibited. The access road (Tigiwon Road/FS 707) is seasonally closed from November 23 through June 20. Summer day-use hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 29 at 2:25AM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

2:25 AM — 5:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 2:25AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

2:25 AM — 5:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Air Quality Alert issued June 29 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

9:10 AM — June 30th, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, and Dove Creek. WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30 IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

About

Tigiwon Community House is a historic one-room day-use cabin located in the White River National Forest, situated in the heart of the Vail Valley between the Holy Cross and Eagles Nest Wilderness Areas. This facility is strictly day-use only; overnight camping is prohibited. The cabin features indoor amenities including four tables, bench seating around the room, and a stone fireplace. Outside, visitors have access to four 10-foot picnic tables, two charcoal grills, a fire pit, a horseshoe pit, and vault toilets. There is no drinking water or electricity available on site. The parking area accommodates approximately 15-20 vehicles. Access is via Tigiwon Road (Forest Service Road 707), which is seasonally closed from late November through mid-June. The facility is ideal for family reunions, parties, weddings, and group gatherings. Nearby trails provide access to the Holy Cross Wilderness and sections of the Colorado Trail.

Directions

From Denver, take I-70 west approximately 105 miles to exit 171. Take Highway 24 south through the town of Minturn to Tigiwon Road (Forest Service Road 707) and turn right. Follow Tigiwon Road approximately 6 miles to the Community House.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $60

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 827-5715

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

View from the front porch
The Backyard
Inside the Community House
The front of the Community House

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