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Escape to this quaint 1955 seasonal forest cabin along South Chicago Creek Nestled in Hefferman Gulch along the babbling S Chicago Crk and surrounded by pristine National Forest, this “Cabin in the Woods” as part of the Recreational Residence Program (CANNOT BE USED AS PRIMARY/FULL TIME RESIDENCE) offers rustic charm in an idyllic setting just outside of the gateway to the rockies town of Idaho Springs CO not far from the Hwy 103 Mt Blue Sky Scenic Byway.The cabin is strategically situated within the Arapaho NF close to S Chicago Crk trailhead of a beautiful 4.7 mile out-and-back hike in the Mount Evans Wilderness. The cabin is being sold furnished with interior and exterior furniture, wood burning fireplace, wood heating stove and camp comforts.Inside you’ll find a “camper kitchen” area with cabinets, butcher-block counters and sink basin along with portable burner and grill. The bathroom hosts a composting toilet and primitive shower. Water is manually brought to the cabin and a small low volt pump is run by battery or solar panels on the roof. It has a 10’x10’6" partitioned bedroom curtained from the living area and a spiral stairway rises to a sleeping loft with skylights. The land is leased from the federal government in 20 or possibly 30 year increments next cycle could be 30yrs. Owner owns the improvements & rights to access & use the land. Current lease through 2028 ($1,201/yr lease fee + $1,200 transfer fee) when it is expected to renew for the next cycle. Under the program the property is expected to be used a minimum of 15 days/yr per the lease documentation limited rental use may be available (see nf lease sec 7) refer to lease agreement incl in supplements for more details.Learn more about NF homeowner guidelines at https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org.There is no deeded land included with the offering and the improvements will be conveyed via a recorded Bill of Sale for the lease to be transferred to the new owners.
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Last Updated: Sep 12, 2026 5:37 PM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listing Office: Keller Williams Foothills Realty, LLC
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