About Oak Cabin
Oak Cabin attracts outdoor enthusiasts ranging from mountain bikers to hunters to those who love riding off-road. The somewhat remote, semi-rustic cabin provides an ideal resting spot among aspen trees and mountain scenery. One of three cabins in the area, Oak Cabin was built in the 1930s for use by Forest Service employees at the Cold Springs Work Center. One of the other cabins may be occupied by Forest Service personnel. The area is easily accessed by vehicles, but a 4WD may be required in October, depending on weather conditions. The North Uncompahgre boasts an extensive ATV trail system known as the Divide Forks ATV complex. Over 50 miles of trails can be explored here. Mountain bikers make use of the popular Tabaguache Trail System, and in fall, hunters frequent the area. Hiking and horseback riding are also enjoyable activities. The single-story cabin, which sleeps four guests…
- Fees: $150.00 per night
- Season: Mid-June – Mid-October
- Managed by: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, FS
- Where: 27 mi north of Nucla, CO · 38.65056, -108.67361
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Point | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 7.8 mi |
| Cold Springs Ranger Station | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Divide Forks Cutoff | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 3.1 mi |
| Mailbox | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 4.9 mi |
| Telephone | Horse | 1.2 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Bittle Loop | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 3.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Nucla and Naturita (Dark Sky Community), 27 mi.