Aspen Leaf Cabin - Campground near Delta, Colorado, United States - Description

Aspen Leaf Cabin

The Aspen Leaf cabin sits within aspen/mountain shrub vegetation at an elevation of 9,000 on the north end of the Uncompahgre NF National Forest.

Aspen Leaf cabin is 1 of 3 cabins at the Cold Springs Work Center. The original cabins were constructed in the 1930's and are located just off the divide Forks Road (FSR 402)

The cabin can be accessed by passenger vehicle in the summer and early fall, and by 4WD from Oct. 1 to Oct. 30, depending on weather conditions.

The north Uncompahgre NF has an extensive ATV trail system known as the Divide Forks ATV complex, which provides 50+ miles of trails. Mountain biking is quite popular as well, with the well-known Tabaguache trail bisecting the Uncompahgre NF. Some fishing is available at Big Creek Reservoir and several small streams.

In the fall, the main activities include recreational trail use and hunting. All visitors should expect semi-rustic cabin accommodations.

From I-70 take Clifton/Delta Exit, #37. After exiting onto I-70 business loop go to third stop light take a left on Hwy 141. Proceed south to intersection Hwy 141 & Hwy 50. Take a left on hwy 50 to the town of Whitewater 2.5 miles. Turn right on Hwy 141. Travel 14.4 miles. At this point, you will turn left (south). The road is not marked with a county designation. Just prior to turning onto this road, there is a sign. The sign reads: NATIONAL FOREST ACCESS, DIVIDE ROAD, UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU. Follow this road for 19.6 miles, take a left on Forest Road 406 (you will see a sign that says COLD SPRINGS WORK CENTER) go 0.3 mile then turn right on 406.1A. Cabin is located 0.5 mile after turning onto 406.1A. You will come to a gate with a combination lock. Call Grand Valley Ranger District (Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm) for combination. Aspen Leaf cabin is the first cabin on the left. Parking in front of the cabin, maximum number of vehicles is 3.