Stub Creek Recreation Cabin
The Stub Creek Ranger Station was originally used as housing for the district ranger’s family and crew quarters for summer employees. Some of the buildings on site were constructed as early as 1905. The ranger’s log cabin house - now available for rental during the summer and fall months - was completed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) around 1936, and is considered significant as a representative of the first use of hewn face logs, later to become a standard design in the U.S. Forest Service. The cabin has a fireplace, heat and lights indoor plumbing, modern kitchen appliances, and two bedrooms. Maximum occupancy is no more than five people.
Reservations are required. Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov
At a Glance
Reservations: | Reservations are required. Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 as early as 180 days in advance and at least 4 days prior to arrival. |
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Fees: | $125/night + reservation administrative fees. |
Usage: | Medium |
Restrictions: | Two-night minimum stay, 14-night maximum stay. Camping outside the cabin is not allowed. |
Closest Towns: | Fort Collins, CO |
Water: | Yes |
Restroom: | Flush Toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From Fort Collins, CO take highway 287 north approximately 10 miles. Turn left (west) onto Highway 14 (Poudre Canyon) and travel 60 miles. Turn north (right) onto County Road 103 (Laramie River Road). Follow this gravel road 16 miles and turn left at the tee-intersection onto County Road 190. Travel two miles to the gate at Stub Creek.
Activities
Cabin Rentals
The current log cabin was completed by the CCC around 1936. The facilities include a fireplace, heat and lights (power outages may occur - please be prepared), indoor plumbing, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and toaster, kitchen table and chairs, two single beds in each of the bedrooms, and a futon couch in living room. Maximum occupancy is no more than five people.
Size Restrictions | No more than 5 people. Camping outside the cabin is not allowed. |
Corrals | No more than 5 people. Camping outside the cabin is not allowed. |
Visitor Centers
Originally used as a seasonal ranger station before the Civilian Conservation Corps era to administer what was then the Laramie River subdistrict, the site includes several buildings. The entrance building is currently used to provide visitors with information on the national forest. It is staffed during the summer and early fall months by volunteers.