Elk Ridge Springs

Tucked into a thick pocket of oak brush along Elk Ridge Trail, this old log cabin sits in the kind of country seasoned hunters recognize immediately. With National Forest bordering the property, you can step off the porch and hunt into thousands of acres of public ground, no trailering, no crowds, just straight into elk country.

The surrounding oak brush and ponds provide ideal bedding and transition habitat, naturally holding wildlife in the immediate area. This is the kind of terrain where bulls stage, feed, and travel consistently, making it a highly effective setup for both archery and rifle seasons. Elk, mule deer, and black bear frequent this corridor, drawn by the cover, feed, and reliable water source.

The cabin itself is a true throwback, rustic, weathered, and built for function over frills. It’s the kind of place where mornings start before daylight and evenings end around a fire, swapping stories after a long day in the field. Dating back to the early 1980s, the cabin will require some work. There is visible settling on one end, likely due to deterioration of a bottom log on the porch side from repeated snowmelt exposure.

A natural spring, piped directly to the cabin, adds significant usability and appeal, an increasingly rare feature in these mountain settings. Combined with the oak brush habitat and immediate proximity to public land, it creates a well-rounded hunting basecamp.

Additional improvements include a couple of storage sheds and a privy. The property also holds potential as a small investment retreat.

Access is seasonal by vehicle, with no winter road maintenance. Winter access is typically via snowmobile or tracked UTV.

With the neighboring Elk Ridge Cabin already sold, opportunities to own in this stretch are few and far between. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense Colorado hunting cabin with real habitat, real access, and real potential, Elk Ridge Springs checks all the boxes.

The cabin is located within Cathedral Peak Ranch, a ranch association with annual dues and covenants.