The western part of Colorado offers tourists access to the western area of the Rocky Mountains. This mountain range features areas for camping and picnics, as well as trails for horseback riding and mountain biking. Log cabin resorts and rentals are located throughout the mountain range, making these sites accessible to tourists. Other attractions in West Colorado includes Dinosaur National Monument, a site that features ancient dinosaur fossils on the Fossil Discovery Trail.
Beaver Lake Lodge & Cabins in Marble, situated in the White National Forest area of the Rockies, is within five minutes walking distance from Beaver Lake, a body of water that offers facilities for fishing and boating excursions. Guests at this resort can also take advantage of the recreational opportunities of White National Forest, such as trails for nature walks and mountain biking. Each of the five cabins at Beaver Lake include a kitchen area, queen-sized bed and living room area. Some of the cabins' kitchen are fully furnished. Guest rooms are available at the Beaver Lake Lodge that also features kitchen areas. Pets are allowed to stay at this resort for an extra fee. None of the cabins have telephones and there is no cellular service in the town of Marble, Colorado.
Beaver Lake Lodge & Cabins
201 E. Silver St.
Marble, CO 81623
970-963-2504
beaverlakelodge.com
Willowtail Springs is a 10-minute drive from the entrance of Mesa Verde National Park, as well as the shopping and dining establishments in the nearby town of Mancos. This resort features a picnic area with barbecue grills, and offers services that include in-cabin massage therapies and dinners prepared by a professional chef. Guests are also provided with binoculars so they can take advantage of bird-watching opportunities in the area. Willowtail Springs consists of three cabins: Bungalow, Garden Cottage and Lakehouse. Each of these cabins feature fully-furnished kitchens and living room area with fireplace. Some of the cabins have a king-sized bed. Willowtail Springs also has an on-site four-acre pond that offers opportunities for fishing. Canoes are available for guests to use.
Abode at Willowtail Springs
10451 Road 39
Mancos, CO 81328
970-533-7592
willowtailsprings.com
Located less than 15 minutes from Crested Butte, Pioneer Guest Cabins provides its guests with quick access to Gunnison National Forest, a 1.6 million-acre park that features trails for hiking and cycling, as well as camping facilities. This resort was founded in 1939 and was used as a base camp for tourists who were skiing at the nearby Pioneer Ski Resort. All cabins have been restored and have their own exterior and interior décor. Amenities include a living room with fireplace, fully-furnished kitchens and up to three bedrooms. Some the cabins have a picnic area and a fire ring. Pioneer Guest Cabins is also a popular place for weddings to occur.
Pioneer Guest Cabins
2094 County Road 740
Crested Butte, CO 81244
970-349-5517
pioneerguestcabins.com
