Matterhorn Cabin
Ophir, Colorado · 9,485 ft · In Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
Photos: Norwood Ranger District, GMUG NF
Wildfire 18 mi NE: Gold Mountain, 39,747 acres, 92% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,485 ft (2,891 m)9,485 ft2,891 m
Sites1
Matterhorn Cabin lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
The Matterhorn Cabin is a great destination for anything from a family reunion to a week-long ski trip. This modern facility offers comfortable accommodations for groups of 12 or more and is available during the fall and winter months. Located just off the highway, it is easily accessible by passenger cars and is only 15 miles from the town of Telluride.Recreation
Ski right from the cabin door onto groomed cross-country ski trails! Neighboring the cabin is a groomed cross-country ski area that offers 10 kilometers of groomed trails for classic skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Matterhorn Cabin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSnow Showers, 93% chance of rain34°25°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 6% chance of rain41°23°
- FriSunny44°27°
- SatMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers, 17% chance of rain44°33°
- SunChance Snow Showers, 25% chance of rain42°30°
Nearby camping
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Matterhorn
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Ophir
Priest Lake Designated Camping Area
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Ophir
Priest Lake Designated Camping Area - Norwood RD
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Ophir
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Ophir share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 3.4 mi
Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD
Ophir, CO
- 6.1 mi
Camp site
Ophir, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 6.1 mi
Camp site
Ophir, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 6.2 mi
Camp site
Ophir, CO · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Juan National Forest
- 7.2 mi
Silver Pick
Mountain Village, CO
- 9.4 mi
South Mineral Dispersed Area
Silverton, CO
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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