Little Scraggy #1 The Line Shack

     Historically, the line shack was a crude shack or camp for cowboys working on the outermost boundaries of a ranch.  However, this Line Shack is an off-grid, western-themed, cozy, retreat that provides a comfortable glamping experience, where “un-plugging” isn’t optional, it is required.  Nestled beside a grove of willows and aspen with a seasonal creek, you will feel a world away.  The Line Shack rests at the base of Little Scraggy Peak, with direct access to the extensive trails of the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, via the 12.2-mile Little Scraggy Trail.

     The Line Shack cabin has a queen bed and loft twin, to sleep three adults on comfortable beds.  It has three windows and a skylight that keep it light and bright inside.  You can enjoy the night sky by looking through the skylight above the loft bed. Please bring your own sleeping bags or bedding, including pet beds.  Your housetrained pet is welcome, but not on people beds.  You can sleep soundly knowing you are secure behind a locked gate, inside 40 acres of fenced pasture.  The Line Shack site has tent space for your children, or up to 6 additional guests ($10/adult).  Potable drinking water is available from an onsite 50-gallon water tank.  A short walk away is a portable toilet.  Free-ranging children and off-leash pets are welcome, do please pick up after them.

     In addition to the beds, the Line Shack has a drop-leaf table with 2 chairs, and big comfortable pillows for lounging on the bed with a good book.  Two portable solar lights provide light wherever you choose to hang them.  Plug them back into their windowsill chargers during the day.  Please bring flashlights or a lantern in the event it has been cloudy.  If you need additional light or power, you can bring your portable generator, as the cabin is wired for 110-volt electric with outlets and fluorescent lighting in the ceiling.  The cabin has insulated walls and ceiling, but for cool nights or brisk mornings, there is a propane wall heater to take the chill off.  The Buddy Heater is fueled by standard 1-lb. portable propane bottles that provide 3-4 hours of 1,500 BTU heating.   Bring your own 1-lb. propane bottles or filled bottles can be rented for $7/ea.  Western art decorates the walls and several pieces are available for purchase, (priced as marked).

     Just inside the door is a compact kitchen that provides everything you need for simple meal prep.  You will find coffees, teas, and cocoa beverages, including cream and sugar.  The cabinet has cups for hot and cold drinks including lids for hot beverages.  There are paper plates and bowls, along with plastic knives, forks and spoons, and basic spices.  Under the countertop you will find basic cooking utensils in the draws and in the cabinet below are skillet, sauce pans, coffee pot, tea kettle, water jug and wash pan.  There is a two-burner propane camp stove (use outside only) for heating water and cooking.  Bring your own 1-lb. propane bottles or filled bottles can be rented for $7/ea., (see Extras).  If you would rather not cook, there is Zoka’s restaurant 10 miles north in Pine, or Deckers Corner 9 miles south, both serve excellent food, beer and cocktails.  

     Outside you will find a patio table and seating for 4 and a fire pit barrel.  Rustle up some burgers, hotdogs or some steaks on the Weber charcoal kettle grill.  If you forget the charcoal briquettes and want a special treat, fire up the grill with dry Aspen wood available onsite.  The flavor imparted by Aspen smoke is Coloradoans’ answer to Texas mesquite.    You are welcome to bring your own portable propane fire pit to enjoy.

      There is extremely limited cell service…for those with the right carrier, that stand in the right spot, with the correct arm in the air and a tin foil hat…do not expect to have ANY reception.