Platoro Cabin 2 in CO -- Campground & RV Camping in Colorado
Platoro Cabin 2 in CO
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Platoro Cabin 2 sits at 10,000 feet in the San Juan Mountains in the town of Platoro, Colorado. Built in 1963 for Forest Service crews, the propane-powered cabin features entry ramps, a living area, a kitchen with a table and cooking gear, and a bathroom with a flush toilet and shower. Sleeping accommodations include two bunk beds (twin over pull-out full) for up to six people. The nearby Platoro Reservoir feeds the Conejos River, offering fishing for trout and salmon.
Road difficulty 3 of 5 -- a rough drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, dirt, pitching to 6%. Sits on broad, near-level ground.
Forest King Mountain stands 1,259 ft above the site, 1.0 miles southwest. A reservoir lies 0.1 mi off. Cabins and shelters rather than pads -- one sits on the water. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 24 mi off.
September normals 40–63°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov