Step into a bright, uncluttered sanctuary designed to highlight the beauty of the surrounding forest. Perched on the water's edge at the foot of Guanella Pass, these newly built A-frame cabins pair warm natural wood with a sleek modern footprint. It is the perfect setting for couples or solo adventurers seeking quiet days, fresh air, and starlit nights near Denver.
Your reservation unlocks full access to Lostfork's premier outdoor community center. Spend your afternoons pairing contrast heat therapy in the riverfront saunas with invigorating dips in the creek cold plunge, or stretch out on the exclusive sandy beach along Hwy 285. As night falls, gather at the communal bonfire pit to tell stories under the Colorado sky.
Intimate Comfort & Mindful Details:
- Waking Up to Nature: Rest deeply in a comfortable queen bed intentionally positioned to offer panoramic views of the forest and rushing creek outside your window.
- Convenient In-Cabin Amenities: Keep things effortless with a handy kitchenette featuring a sink, microwave, and a coffee maker, perfect for brewing morning coffee or prepping light snacks. (Only cold (no hot) water is available in the A-frame units.)
- In-Cabin Privacy: Enjoy maximum convenience with your own private in-cabin toilet.
- Clean Architectural Design: Natural wood finishes, soaring angular lines, and light-filled spaces create a calming, clutter-free environment designed to help you decompress.
Spa-Style Amenities & Outdoor Community - Step outside your front door and take a short walk along the property to experience Lostfork’s premier outdoor community center:
- Nordic Sauna & Cold Plunge: Reinvigorate your body by moving between two warm creekside saunas and the thrilling chill of a natural river cold plunge.
- Full Facilities: Enjoy convenient access to high-end shared full bathrooms and on-site laundry facilities during your stay.
- Riverside Relaxation: Spend a lazy afternoon soaking up the sun on the only sandy river beach on Highway 285, stock up on campfire provisions at our camp store, or challenge friends to outdoor yard games under the stars.
- Whether you want to spend your stay hiking nearby trails or simply watching the water drift past from your bed, this modern A-frame provides the ideal mountain retreat.
*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.
