Cabin campers can escape the city - and escape modern day amenities - by staying at the fully rustic, historic Crescent Mining Camp cabins. The cabins offer a true old fashioned taste of life on the mine in the 19th century, with no electricity or running water. Visitors can focus on the sounds of nature and the incredible views of the Rocky Mountains from its creekside location. The mining camp was built in the 1890s during the boom of mining and milling in Clear Creek Canyon. Miners sought mostly gold and silver, and attracted about 50,000 residents in the valley that is now rather remote. The cabins are adjacent to a road heavily used by off-highway vehicles (OHV). Crescent Mining camp is a good location for OHV enthusiasts, but not visitors seeking quiet and solitude
From Buena Vista, Colorado, head north about 17 miles on Highway 24. Turn left on County Road 390 heading west. Drive about 9 miles and turn south on Forest Service Road 381; the cabins will be visible immediately on the right. There are 4 cabins, and the rentable cabins will be clearly marked.
Advanced reservations are ALWAYS required. Walk-ups are not available. Entry to the cabin and toilet is by combination lock provided in confirmation letter Please contact ranger district prior to arrival for updated restrictions and weather conditions No water available; bring enough for drinking, cooking and washing Please bring garbage bags; this is a "pack it in-pack it out" facility Pets are allowed. No cell phone coverage; nearest pay phone is over 10 miles away Accessibility: Cabins are not barrier-free. 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.
