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Schinzel Flats Hideaway Backcountry

Hosted by Eric · South Fork, Colorado

4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 3 beds · 1 toilet

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First Hipcamper Club

Earn this patch by being the first to spend a night outside at a new Hipcamp.

Tired of people? This is where you go to get away for real. 11,200 feet. 30 miles from pavement. 3 million acres of National Forest. Bortle 2.0 dark sky — one of the darkest locations in Colorado. Elk, deer, moose, fishing, hiking, and total silence. 4x4 required. High clearance 4x4 highly recommended. It’s the real thing. The property is on 10.5 private acres in a remote alpine valley at 11,200 feet, surrounded by millions of acres of Rio Grande National Forest. One other neighboring cabin sits roughly 100 yards away but the setting feels completely private and removed from the world. The cabin on property (also available for rentals) has wifi access for guests Pets welcome. We are available by phone or message before and during your stay. Due to the remote location occasional communication delays may occur — we recommend reaching out with any questions before you make the drive in. This is a genuine off-grid backcountry experience. It rewards guests who come prepared and respect the environment. Please read carefully before booking.The cabin sits on 10.5 private acres in a remote alpine valley at 11,200 feet, surrounded by millions of acres of Rio Grande National Forest. One neighboring cabin sits roughly 100 yards away but the setting feels completely private and removed from the world. Inside you’ll find a thoughtfully designed space built for a real backcountry stay: • Open concept living area with wood burning stove — firewood provided • Full kitchen with propane stove and oven, solar refrigerator, and cooking essentials including cast iron cookware • Queen bed in the main room plus built-in bunk beds with loft — sleeps 4 comfortably • Dining counter and seating area • Fast WiFi — yes, really, at 11,200 feet • Flat screen TV • Full bathroom with incinerator toilet, on-demand propane hot water, and vanity • Reverse osmosis drinking water system • 3,500 watts of solar power with 1,000ah battery bank — reliable electricity throughout your stay • Telescope available for stargazing — one of the best dark sky locations in Colorado Fresh bedding package included. Everything is waiting for you on arrival — simply bag used linens on departure. Pets welcome. You have full and private access to the entire cabin and all 10.5 acres from the moment you arrive until checkout. This is a genuine off-grid backcountry experience. It rewards guests who come prepared and respect the environment. Please read carefully before booking. Vehicle requirement: High clearance 4x4 is mandatory for summer and fall access. AWD is not sufficient for the final miles. We mean this — please don’t attempt the drive without the right vehicle. Seasonal access: • June through late September: 4x4 drive-in access • October through November: 4x4 access, weather dependent • December through mid-April: Snowmobile or snowshoe access only • Mid-April through May: Snowshoe or hike-in only Water: Running water is available June through approximately September 30 when the cistern system is active. Outside this window the cabin operates dry — guests must bring all water needed for drinking, cooking, and personal use. A creek runs through the lower property — There is a Berkey filter provided Power: Solar powered with a robust 3,500 watt system and 1,000ah battery bank.

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Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 3 beds · 1 toilet

The cabin sits on 10.5 private acres in a remote alpine valley at 11,200 feet, surrounded by millions of acres of Rio Grande National Forest. One neighboring cabin sits roughly 100 yards away but the setting feels completely private and removed from the world. Inside you’ll find a thoughtfully designed space built for a real backcountry stay: • Open concept living area with wood burning stove — firewood provided • Full kitchen with propane stove and oven, solar refrigerator, and cooking essentials including cast iron cookware • Queen bed in the main room plus built-in bunk beds with loft — sleeps 4 comfortably • Dining counter and seating area • Fast WiFi — yes, really, at 11,200 feet • Flat screen TV • Full bathroom with incinerator toilet, on-demand propane hot water, and vanity • Reverse osmosis drinking water system • 3,500 watts of solar power with 1,000ah battery bank — reliable electricity throughout your stay • Telescope available for stargazing — one of the best dark sky locations in Colorado Fresh bedding package included. Everything is waiting for you on arrival — simply bag used linens on departure. Pets welcome. You have full and private access to the entire cabin and all 10.5 acres from the moment you arrive until checkout. This is a genuine off-grid backcountry experience. It rewards guests who come prepared and respect the environment. Please read carefully before booking. Vehicle requirement: High clearance 4x4 is mandatory for summer and fall access. AWD is not sufficient for the final miles. We mean this — please don’t attempt the drive without the right vehicle. Seasonal access: • June through late September: 4x4 drive-in access • October through November: 4x4 access, weather dependent • December through mid-April: Snowmobile or snowshoe access only • Mid-April through May: Snowshoe or hike-in only Water: Running water is available June through approximately September 30 when the cistern system is active. Outside this window the cabin operates dry — guests must bring all water needed for drinking, cooking, and personal use. A creek runs through the lower property — There is a Berkey filter provided Power: Solar powered with a robust 3,500 watt system and 1,000ah battery bank.

4WD required

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

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Hosted by Eric L.

Joined in January 2024