Platoro Cabin 2

About

Platoro Cabin 2 is a historic Forest Service cabin situated in the heart of Platoro, a former mining boomtown nestled in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. Built in 1963 as crew quarters, the cabin now serves as a rustic getaway within Rio Grande National Forest. The cabin features a combination kitchen and living room, bedroom, and bathroom, accommodating up to six guests in two bunkbeds with twin tops and pull-out full beds on the bottom. The cabin is fully equipped with propane-powered amenities including a heater, stove, refrigerator, and lighting. The kitchen includes a table, chairs, and cooking gear. A flush toilet and shower are available, though guests must bring their own potable water. The facility is ADA accessible with entry ramps and wheelchair-accessible features in the bathroom and kitchen. The surrounding area offers excellent year-round recreation including fishing at Iron Creek, Treasure Creek, and Platoro Reservoir for kokanee salmon and trout. Hiking opportunities abound in the Rio Grande and San Juan National Forests, including the South San Juan Wilderness. Fall brings big game hunting, while winter activities include snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing. The nearby ghost town of Summitville offers historic interest.

Directions

From Antonito, CO, follow Highway 17 west to its junction with FSR 250. Follow FSR 250 northwest up the Conejos Canyon about 22 miles to Platoro. Turn left on FSR 250.6A and follow it 0.2 mile to the cabin. Alternatively, from South Fork, follow Highway 160 southwest for about 7.5 miles, turn left onto Park Creek Road (FSR 380), continue approximately 27 miles, then turn right crossing the Alamosa River and follow NFR 250 over Stunner Pass into Platoro. The cabins are identified by yellow and brown siding with Forest Service signs.