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Tigiwon Community House
FSU.S. Forest Service — MINTURN · Colorado · White River National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | White River National Forest |
| Location | MINTURN · Colorado · White River National Forest · 39.52333, -106.42000 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 10:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 970-827-5715 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview The historic Tigiwon Community house is a large day-use cabin, perfect for family reunions, parties or weddings.
Nestled in a forested setting, this facility has an expansive view of Colorado's Gore Range. Recreation Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails, and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation Forests in the nation.
The Community House is a few miles below a trailhead which accesses the Holy Cross Wilderness Area. Several trails lead into this special place, please learn about wilderness ethics and regulations before hiking. Facilities Tigiwon Community House is a day-use area only. Overnight camping is prohibited.
The historic Tigiwon Community house is a relatively large, one room cabin. Amenities both inside and outside the cabin are Accessible. Outside, visitors will have access to four 10-foot picnic tables, two charcoal grills, a fire pit, a horseshoe pit and vault toilets. Inside amenities include four tables, bench seating around the room and a stone fireplace. Natural Features In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve, the second such reserve to be named in the United States. Nearby Attractions Tigiwon Community House is in the heart of the Vail Valley. It is inbetween the Holy Cross and Eagles Nest Wilderness Areas which abound with hiking trails. The valley floor has mountain bike trail opportunties. The Eagle and Colorado Rivers flow through the valley and offer many floating and fishing opportunities. Charges & Cancellations 1-50 people = $85 51 -100 people = $135 101-200 people = $185
Directions, from the listing
From Denver, go approximately 105 miles to exit 171. Take Highway 24 south through the town of Minturn to the Tigiwon Road/Forest Service Road 707 and turn right. Follow the Tigiwon Road approximately 6 miles to the Community House. Make sure you pick up a free Motor Vehicle Use Map either at the White River National Forest webpage or at the office located in Minturn. This map will direct you to what Forest Service roads are open to motorized travel by the kind of vehicle and time of year.
The parking area in front of the community house can accommodate approximately 15-20 cars.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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10 mi straight-line · Minturn ColoradoFSU.S. Forest ServiceGore Creek Campground
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Trip Card — Tigiwon Community House
MINTURN · Colorado · White River National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | MINTURN · Colorado · White River National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233851 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.