coming OCTOBER 2025

Mountains with snow patches, green forest, open grassy field, partly cloudy sky.

Salida, COlorado

7 Micro-cabin retreat

Each 480 sq ft micro cabin thoughfully designed for travelers seeking a blend of modern comfort, outdoor adventure and wellness.

frontcountry

Connecting People to Nature and the Outdoors

An environment that blends the intimacy and comfort of private cabins with the warmth of a shared, community-driven experience. Frontcountry offers guests the unique opportunity to connect—both with nature and with fellow travelers—creating an atmosphere where meaningful interactions, shared adventures, and personal moments coexist harmoniously.

Modern cabin with wooden and black metal exterior, large windows, and a small outdoor seating area with two chairs and a throw blanket. A fire pit is in the foreground, surrounded by gravel and rocks, with a small tree nearby.

the frontcountry experience

private saunas

Experience private saunas when booking cabins 1-4

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private cool Plunge

Experience private cool plunge barrels when booking cabins 1-4

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STARGAZING CANOPIES

Each individual cabin features a stargazing canopy

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adventure awaits

Two hikers standing on a rocky cliff overlooking a vast snow-covered valley with mountain ranges in the background.

for the forestbound traveler

SKIING, hiking, biking, fishing and rafting

Salida, Colorado is situated in the heart of the Upper Arkansas River Valley and known for its mild climate and abundant recreational opportunities. Frontcountry is located within minutes of skiing at Monarch Mountain, hiking and biking trails, access to gold medal fishing and epic rafting. Just 15 minutes to restaurants and shops in Historic Downtown Salida.

reconnect

Two people sit outdoors near a fire pit, roasting marshmallows. Both wear wide-brimmed hats, and one is dressed in a denim jacket and jeans. A greenhouse is visible in the background.

frontcountry a community expereince

At Frontcountry, it’s not just about the private, restful space within your micro cabin. It’s about the community of like-minded souls who come together to celebrate the beauty of Salida and the Arkansas River Valley. Whether you're a solo traveler looking for new friendships, a couple seeking shared experiences, or a family enjoying time away from the daily grind, Frontcountry provides the perfect balance of personal retreat and communal connection.

recharge

A small wooden sauna with a door containing a metal oven inside, situated outdoors on a gravel surface, with trees and hills in the background.

barrel sauna wellness amenity

Expereince access to your own private barrel sauna. Beyond the physical benefits, the barrel sauna is a sanctuary for the mind. The quiet warmth invites introspection and mindfulness, offering a meditative escape from the outside world. Whether you’re practicing focused breathing, engaging in a mindfulness session, or simply sitting in stillness, the sauna provides a calming environment to quiet the mind, alleviate anxiety, and restore mental clarity.

Experience private barrel saunas when booking cabins 1-4.

invigorate

Outdoor wooden hot tub with a small wooden stairs, surrounded by resting cushions and wooden barrel saunas in the background, set on a gravel surface with trees in the distance.

cool Plunge wellness amenity

An invigorating experience with our private cool plunge barrel providing an energizing contrast to the warmth of the sauna. For guests seeking rejuvenation and an invigorating escape, the cool plunge barrel offers a unique opportunity to restore balance, calm the mind, and reinvigorate the body.

Experience cool plunge barrels when booking cabins 1-4.

STARGAZE

Outdoor spa area with black metal buildings, wooden barrel hot tubs, a wooden swing frame with a blanket and pillows, gravel ground, trees, and blue sky with clouds.

STARGAZING CANOPY

Experience the celestial wonders of the high country. Each individual cabin features a king size stargazing canopy, designed to make the most of Salida’s breathtaking high-country skies. Set away from city lights, crystal-clear views of the stars, planets, and Milky Way, turns every evening into a celestial experience.

Experience your own private stargazing canopy when booking cabins 1-7.

Modern small houses with black metal roofs and wooden front panels, trees with autumn leaves, mountainous landscape, cloudy sky.
Three modern black and wooden cabins with large glass windows in a mountainous area under a partly cloudy sky, with trees and yellow autumn leaves in the foreground.
Living room with a brown leather sofa, decorative pillows, a black coffee table, side tables with clocks and a phone, a wall hanging, and a striped rug.
A cozy corner with a white round table, two green upholstered chairs, a mirror, and a window with brown curtains. The table has a tray with a vase and two coffee mugs.
Interior of a living room with a wooden hall tree, a hat hanging on it, a backpack on the bottom shelf, a plaid ottoman, a brown leather sofa with a white pillow and blanket, and a black coffee table with books and a decorative bowl.
Cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, striped pillows, a black oval coffee table with decorative items, a small armchair with a plaid pillow, large windows with red curtains, and a wall hanging. natural light streams in from outside.
Compact kitchenette with dark wooden cabinets, a mini black refrigerator labeled 'Magic Chef', a white coffee machine, a small countertop, and a small counter top stove.
Bedroom 1 with Queen Bed
A bedroom with dark green paneled walls, a bed with white linens, and two bedside tables with lamps. There's a small framed landscape painting above the bed.
Modern bathroom with a white sink, black cabinet, and copper faucet. Wall-mounted black towel shelf with white towels and a small towel hanging below. Toilet next to the sink. Shower area with gray marble tiles, a rain showerhead, and a white shower
A bedroom with a dark painted wall, a bed with white bedding and a beige headboard, a throw blanket, a pillow, and a nightstand with framed photos, a lamp, and a chair behind the bed. There's a small picture on the wall and a window to the left.
Bedroom 2 with Queen Bed
Stargazing Canopy
King size stargazing canopy
Outdoor wooden hot tub with steps and a wooden barrel sauna in a natural setting.
Each cabin has it's own firepit
A cozy armchair with a plaid throw and pillow, a matching ottoman, and a wooden cabinet in a well-lit room with curtains.

frontcountry

noun [front·coun·try]

A destination accessible by roadside and close proximity to town and amenities.

Area which allows the possibility for ease of access to multiple outdoor experiences.