Camping Area

Elwood Cabin campground

Colorado, USA Rio Grande Headwaters watershed 37.404°, -106.638°
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Elwood Cabin -- Colorado campground
Elwood Cabin Colorado · Rio Grande Headwaters watershed
About this campground

Elwood Cabin

Elwood Cabin camping area in Colorado offers both an established U.S. Forest Service rental cabin and nearby dispersed camping. Reservations are required for the cabin via Recreation.gov, with fees around $60/night; dispersed camping is free but primitive. There are no flush toilets, but a vault toilet is available near the cabin. No potable water is provided—bring your own. The cabin has a fire ring and picnic table; no RV hookups or water/electric access. Nestled in a scenic, high-alpine forest near Trappers Lake, it offers a peaceful, rustic experience. Access great hiking and fishing nearby. Best visited June–September when roads are open and snow-free.
StateColorado
WatershedRio Grande Headwaters
Latitude37.4041°
Longitude-106.6383°
Amenities

What's on-site at Elwood Cabin

Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.

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Reservations
First-come, first-served
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Toilets
Not listed
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Showers
Not listed
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Fire rings
Check rules
Detailed forecast

Plan your trip down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.

Time Condition Temp (°F) Snow (in) Rain (in) Humidity (%) Wind (mps) Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds in the area

Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Elwood Cabin, with reservations status.

Campground Reservations Toilets View
Stunner
Stunner Campground
Mix Lake
Mix Lake Campground
Platoro Cabin 1
Live water

Nearby streamflow

USGS streamgauges within reach of Elwood Cabin -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.

Snowpack

Nearby snow depths

NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Elwood Cabin -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.

SNOTEL station Snowpack 24h Snowfall View
Nohrsc Lily Pond 0.0 in 0.0 in
Lily Pond 0.0 in 0.0 in
Nohrsc Grayback 0.0 in 0.0 in
Grayback 0.0 in 0.0 in
Wolf Creek Summit 1.0 in 0.0 in
Wolf Creek Snotel 1.0 in 0.0 in

Camping essentials & Leave No Trace

Pack it in, pack it out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know before you go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize campfire impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave what you find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Elwood Cabin as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Elwood Cabin

Can I make reservations at Elwood Cabin?

This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.

How fresh is the weather data on this page?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.

What's the best time of year to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.

How do I get to Elwood Cabin?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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