Start your morning surrounded by majestic pine trees at the foot of Guanella Pass, one of Colorado’s most beautiful scenic routes. This modern-rustic cabin at Lostfork Basecamp provides a private, refreshing stay designed to help you disconnect from daily routines. It offers an ideal setup for couples, small families, or solo travelers looking to recharge in the mountains.
During your stay, take full advantage of Lostfork’s outdoor community center. Experience the ultimate contrast therapy by alternating between the warmth of our dual creekside saunas and the crisp river cold plunge, or spend a relaxing afternoon on the sandy riverside beach. When night arrives, gather around the communal fire pit for campfire stories and s'mores.
The cabin features an open-concept floor plan with tall vaulted ceilings that create a light, airy feel. Expansive picture windows surround the living space, offering continuous views of the forest outside.
Designed for Comfort & Connection:
* A Taste of Home: Easily fix quick meals and morning drinks in the modern kitchenette, outfitted with a mini-fridge, hot plate, and convection microwave.
* Evenings Indoors: Gather inside for relaxed evenings with board games, craft drinks, and stargazing through towering glass windows.
* Restful Sleep: The cabin comfortably hosts four guests with a plush queen bed in the bedroom and a smooth pull-out sleeper sofa in the living space.
* Sleek Amenities: Refresh in the contemporary full bathroom, complete with updated fixtures and clean design.
Your Private & Shared Wellness Oasis: Enjoy your morning tea on the private covered patio listening to the gentle forest sounds. Before bed, slip into your personal fenced hot tub for a soothing private soak under the night sky.
*WiFi/Internet: Please note that while there is internet for the campground, it is satellite-based, and the main hub/router is located in the community center. Therefore, due to signal strength variations at different times, the WiFi/Internet signal in the unit is not guaranteed, and you may need to go to the community center for a signal.
The Neighborhood:
When you stay in Grant, Colorado, you are choosing a pristine, crowd-free alpine valley that serves as the southern entrance to the world-renowned Guanella Pass Scenic Byway. Traversing both the Pike and Arapaho National Forests, this location offers an authentic Rocky Mountain vacation experience. Located just 50 miles southwest of Denver, it provides the perfect balance: a secluded, off-the-grid feel with effortless highway access to Colorado’s best high-country destinations.
Unrivaled Access to Outdoor Recreation:
- Hiking & 14ers: Lace up your boots for world-class trekking. You are minutes from top trailheads, including the jagged peaks of Mount Bierstadt and the rolling meadows of Kenosha Pass (just 6 miles west), which draws travelers from all over the world for its breathtaking, gold-dusted autumn aspens.
- Fishing & Wildlife Exploration: Cast a line into the gold-medal trout waters of the South Platte River or watch for resident elk, bighorn sheep, and moose wandering through the willow marshes.
- Stargazing & Deep Nature Immersion: Because Grant is shielded by the surrounding peaks, light pollution is virtually non-existent. The stargazing here is spectacular, making it a dream destination for night photography and campfire storytelling.
Epic Colorado Day Trips from Your Front Door:
- Historic Georgetown (23 miles north): Take the breathtaking, seasonal drive over Guanella Pass, reaching peaks of over 11,600 feet, to explore a historic 1870s silver-mining town complete with a loop railroad, boutique shopping, and local breweries.
- Fairplay & "South Park" (30 minutes west): Step back into the Old West in the historic mountain town that inspired the famous animated show, featuring the South Park City open-air museum.
- Breckenridge & Beyond (1 to 1.5 hours west): Easily head over the continental divide for a day of world-class skiing, luxury dining, and alpine sliding in Breckenridge, or drive down to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs for a day of natural geothermal soaking.
- Local Dining: When you don't feel like cooking, explore the unique mountain eateries nearby in Bailey and Fairplay, including a fun, nostalgic stop at the world-famous Coney Island Hot Dog Stand.
