Fitton Cabin
The managing agency’s description mentions a closure. Read it below and confirm before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Fitton Cabin
The Fitton Cabin is a historical one room structure located in a high elevation meadow at 10,600 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail. It has been renovated to be offered as a rental.The barn was renovated in 2010 and a vault toilet was installed. You can not drive directly to the cabin. Visitors must walk in 1.25 miles. Natural Features: There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At 13,200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Off Cow Camp is located 400 yards downstream from Fitton Guard Station and is available as a rental cabin to the public. Recreation: The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, horseback riding and fishing. Facilities: The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds). There is a wood burning cook stove, firewood, outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table, chairs and a small, covered porch. There is no potable water. Natural sources of water should be treated before use. Nearby Attractions: The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect to many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin. Know Before You Go • Caution: Bears frequent the area. Keep the cabin area clean. Store all food in secure, closed containers. Do not leave food outside the cabin. • A combination code is needed to access the cabin. Please check your confirmation letter for the combination code. • For more information, please call the Divide Ranger District at 719-657-3321. The District Office can not make reservations. Don’t Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$25.00 per night. Recreation.gov charges a reservation fee.
Hours
Cabin opening date: Late May Cabin closing date: Late September
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
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