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Matterhorn Cabin

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Is Matterhorn Cabin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Matterhorn Cabin, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for cabin and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 9,485 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Norwood Ranger DistrictGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

Matterhorn Cabin is a campground in Colorado at about 9,485 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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  • Sleep close

    Matterhorn Cabin

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Dec 11 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Oak Street

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 7 mi
  • If it rains

    Little Hawaii Grotto

    Attraction

    In town

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Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit Matterhorn Cabin

    No month here meets our mild-weather rule. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / -6°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / -3°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 6°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 17°

      9 wet

    5. May

      58° / 25°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 31°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 38°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      72° / 37°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 30°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 20°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 7°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / -5°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Silverton, CO, 12.2 mi away at 9,285 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Matterhorn Cabin

1 site for cabin and RV camping

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