Tigiwon Community House

USDA Forest Service campground, 1 site

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