CAMPGROUND NAME: Almont
VISIT DATE: 07/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/07
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Almont, CO, take State Rt. 135 south 0.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground stretches out along Gunnison River among
Cottonwoods and shrubs with several sites teetering on the
river's banks. It is convenient to State Rt. 135 with the sound
of the river heard from all camping sites. Sites 6 through 10
are on a dead-end with no turn around. The campground is well
located for fishing and whitewater sports (on the Gunnison River
and nearby Taylor River).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 6 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 4
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and the interior road is narrow.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
There is kayaking and rafting on the Gunnison River and nearby
Taylor River. For Taylor River information and float
rentals/guided float trips, contact Three Rivers Resort and
Outfitters (1-888-761-3474) or Scenic River Outfitters (970-641-
3131).
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow (catch and release) and Brown trout and Kokanee Salmon
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Blue
VISIT DATE: 07/28/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sapeniro
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Sapeniro, CO, take US Rt. 50 west 9.2 miles to Forest
Access/Alpine Plateau Road sign (Forest Rt. 867). Turn left at
sign onto gravel road (Rt. 867) and go 21 miles to "T"
intersection (Forest Rt. 868). Turn right onto Rt. 868 and go
4.7 miles into campground.
NOTE: After first 6 miles on Forest Service roads, they become
intermittently rough, rocky and single-lane with few turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a single loop between
a talus slope and Big Blue Creek in a dense grove of spruce
trees. The campground is convenient to the Uncompahgre
Wilderness and a variety of 4WD, horse and hiking trails.
NOTE: Although Forest Service literature says this campground is
in the Gunnison National Forest, signs leading to the campground
and at the campground indicate the campground is in the
Uncompahgre National Forest.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 27 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: Not applicable
Comments:
Using caution over the access roads, pop-up tents and slide-ins
could access the campground. Some sites have parking aprons
large enough to accommodate these RVs.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Big Blue Trail #232 (foot & horse) - leads into the Uncompahgre
Wilderness and its network of trails.
FISHING
Brook and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cement Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crested Butte
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Crested Butte, CO, take State Rt. 135 south 6.4 miles to
County Rt. 740 (first left after mile marker 21). Turn left onto
Rt. 740 and go 3.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
NOTE: After 1 mile, County Rt. 740 becomes dirt and gravel.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground is two small loops next to Cement Creek. Some
sites are adjacent to the creek and well shaded by Alder and
spruce trees. The other sites are among young Aspen with little
shade but loads of colorful wildflowers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 13 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 32'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and the interior road is narrow.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Deer Lakes
VISIT DATE: 07/30/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lake City
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lake City, CO, take State Rt. 149 south 9.1 miles to
campground and Forest Rt. 788 signs. Turn left at signs onto Rt.
788 (dirt) and go 2.7 miles to another campground sign. Turn
left at sign and go 0.7 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,400 ft.
The campground is located close to a series of small ponds called
the Deer Lakes. The camping sites are shaded by Aspen and a few
spruce trees. Nearby, Trail 458 provides access to the
Powderhorn Wilderness. The sites are spacious with lots of
privacy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump. The only wheelchair friendly
vault is located near camping site #8.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
A series of ponds form the Deer Lakes for a total of 4 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dinner Station
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 23.3 miles to intersection of Forest Rts.
742 and 765. Continue straight on Rt. 742 for another 7.6 miles
to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
NOTE: Last 6 miles of Forest Rt. 742 is dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,600 ft.
The campground's name comes from the days when this location
served as a dinner stop for the Denver to Aspen stage coach line.
The campground stretches along the Taylor River with most camping
sites having the river on one side and a vista of the Sawatch
Mountain Range on the other. There are many dispersed camping
areas along Taylor River (Forest Rt. 742). Firewood is available
for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Pull-throughs will accommodate
almost any size RV. There is public waste station on Forest
Rt. 765, 3.5 miles east of the intersection of Forest Rt. 742
and Forest Rt. 765 - no potable water and no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dorchester
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 23.3 miles to intersection of Forest Rts.
742 and 765. Continue straight on Rt. 742 for another 14.4 miles
to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: The last 12.8 miles of Forest Rt. 742 is dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground stretches along the base of a spruce-covered
hillside overlooking a spacious sagebrush valley and Collegiate
Peaks Wilderness. The campground is convenient to several OHV
trails. The campground is popular for anglers and OHV
enthusiasts. There are many dispersed camping areas along Forest
Rt. 742 and the Taylor River.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open one week before Memorial Day through week after Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 44'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There is public waste
station on Forest Rt. 765, 3.5 miles east of the intersection of
Forest Rt. 742 and Forest Rt. 765 - no potable water and no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
Comments:
Rainbow and Brook trout are available at the nearby Taylor River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Erickson Springs
VISIT DATE: 07/20/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/11/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Paonia
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Paonia
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Paonia, CO, at intersection of State Rts. 133 and 187, take
Rt. 133 east 14.9 miles to a Crested Butte sign (County Rt. 12).
Turn right at sign onto Rt. 12 (toward Kebler Pass) and go 8.6
miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to
another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,500 ft.
The campground stretches out along Anthracite Creek under mixed
woods featuring mature Blue spruce. Berry bushes abound and the
creek can be heard throughout campground. The campground appears
undiscovered.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel with some tall grass.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to the 13-mile Dark Canyon Trail
#830. It leads into a large network of trails in the Raggeds
Wilderness.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Irwin
VISIT DATE: 07/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crested Butte
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Crested Butte, CO, at the intersection of State Rt. 135 and
Whiterock Ave., take Whiterock Ave. (which becomes County Rt. 12
at the edge of town) west and go 6.9 miles to campground and
Forest Rt. 826 signs. Bear right at signs onto Rt. 826 and go
2.6 miles to campground.
NOTE: After 1.6 miles, roadways become dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,000 ft.
The campground is a large single loop above the northwest shore
of Lake Irwin. Most camping sites have a view of the Ruby Range
or the lake. Spruce trees and wildflowers are abundant. The
nearby Irwin Lodge offers some services and a cook's night out.
Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 17 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 31
Total Sites: 31
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 31
No. Grilles on Sites: 31
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps. There are hot showers at the
Crested Butte International Hostel - fee $5.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Irwin is 50 acres.
HIKING
Dyke Trail (foot, horse, mountain bike) - 6.8 miles.
There are unmaintained trails, such as the 1.6-mile shoreline
trail that can be found in the area. Ask the campground host for
more information.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lakeview
VISIT DATE: 07/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 22 miles. Turn right at sign into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,400 ft.
The campground is located above Taylor Park Reservoir among
Lodgepole pines. Because there is little understory, some sites
have privacy while others are adequate. Many sites have an
incredible view of the reservoir and Sawatch Mountain Range.
Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - no hookups
$22 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 9
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 56
Total Sites: 65
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 65
No. Grilles on Sites: 65
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 22
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 17
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 75'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The campground will take any size
RV. There is public waste station on Forest Rt. 765, 3.5 miles
east of the intersection of Forest Rt. 742 and Forest Rt. 765 -
no potable water and no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 10
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Taylor Park Reservoir is 2,400 acres. Launch boats from Taylor
Park Marina, just below the campground - no fee. Rent fishing
and pontoon boats and fishing gear from the marina - call (970)
641-2922 for marina information, NOT campground information.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Northern Pike, Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow, Brown, Brook, Mackinaw
and Cutthroat trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lodgepole
VISIT DATE: 07/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 14.2 miles to campground sign. Turn right
at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground is divided into two sections (0.1 miles apart)
across County Rt. 742 from the floatable Taylor River. The trees
are mostly Lodgepole with little understory providing no privacy
between sites. The upper or eastern section has no water.
Traffic noise from County Rt. 742 may "drown" out the majestic
sounds of the river at some sites. The campground is well
located for rock climbing, whitewater sports, hiking and fishing
activities. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 44'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
For Taylor River information and float rentals/guided float
trips, contact Three Rivers Resort and Outfitters (1-888-761-
3474) or Scenic River Outfitters (970-641-3131).
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lost Lake
VISIT DATE: 07/20/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/11/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Paonia
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Paonia
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Paonia, CO, at intersection of State Rts. 133 and 187, take
Rt. 133 east 14.9 miles to a Crested Butte sign (County Rt. 12).
Turn right at sign onto Rt. 12 (toward Kebler Pass) and go 17.8
miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 706). Turn right at sign
onto Rt. 706 and go 2.4 miles to campground.
NOTE: The last 9.2 miles of County Rt. 12 are dirt and gravel.
Forest Rt. 706 is unpaved, narrow and rough in places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,300 ft.
The campground stretches around half of Lost Lake among spruce
trees and wildflowers. Some sites have view of lake with
Beckwith Mountains in the background. This is a very pretty
little campground; well worth the drive.
NOTE: Interior road splits at end of campground - right fork is a
dead-end.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Interior road is narrow and
rough.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lost Lake is 10 acres.
HIKING
Three Lakes Trail #843 (foot - loop) - 3 miles
Beckwith Pass Trail #842 (foot & horse) - 3 miles
Accesses a network of trails in West ElK
Wilderness
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lottis Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/7/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 16.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground is divided into two sections, separated by Lottis
Creek among Lodgepole and some Aspen trees. The campground is
convenient to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness and the 2,400-acre
Taylor Park Reservoir. Although there is little understory, the
camping sites are well separated providing adequate privacy.
Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 13 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - no hookups
$22 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 2
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 14
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel or paved. Most pull-throughs will
accommodate any size RV. Camping sites 1 and 3 have grey water
facility.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 3
Comments:
The wheelchair friendly toilet is located in the eastern or upper
section across from camping site #16.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
The campground is convenient to the floatable Taylor River and
the 2,400-acre Taylor Park Reservoir.
For Taylor River information and float rentals/guided float
trips, contact Three Rivers Resort and Outfitters (1-888-761-
3474) or Scenic River Outfitters (970-641-3131).
HIKING
South Lottis Creek #428 Trail (foot & horse) - 0.1 miles to the
Fossil Bridge Wilderness.
Henry Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 7 miles
Starts off the South Lottis Trail
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: McClure
VISIT DATE: 08/30/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/11/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Paonia
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Redstone
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Redstone, CO, take State Rt. 133 south 10.2 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,200 ft.
The campground is located about a mile from McClure Pass and is
roughly in the shape of a figure eight. Some sites back up to
State Rt. 133 while others are along a ravine. Aspen provide
shade for most of the sites but a few spruce are sprinkled around
the campground. The understory is very heavy and jungle-like.
The camping sites are generally well separated, but the heavy
understory might make finding tent locations a challenge.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open week before Memorial Day through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Several sites have grey water
disposal facilities but they tend to be hidden beneath the
understory.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump. The water system was closed at
time of visit.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mirror Lake
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 23.3 miles to intersection of Forest Rts.
742 and 765. Turn right at intersection onto Rt. 765 (dirt),
toward Tincup, CO, and go 7.6 miles to stop sign in Tincup
(Forest Rt. 267). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 267 and go 3.2
miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 267 is mostly single-lane, rough and rocky.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground is a single loop above Mirror Lake. Some camping
sites have view of lake and all sites share a vista of the
surrounding mountains. The campground is popular with off-road
vehicle enthusiasts and is convenient to a number of OHV trails.
Firewood is available for a fee. A day trip to the historic town
of Tincup should be of interest to the entire family. Limited
groceries can be purchased in the town.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Campground water supply is limited - consider packing in some
water.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 17 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 32'
Comments:
The parking aprons are rock and gravel and the interior road is
rough. The campground water supply is limited; fill tank before
arriving. There is public waste station on Forest Rt. 765, 3.5
miles east of the intersection of Forest Rt. 742 and Forest Rt.
765 - no potable water and no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Hot showers are available in Tincup - fee is $4.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Mirror Lake is 18 acres. The boat ramp is across lake from
campground.
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to the 25-mile Timberline Trail
(foot, horse, mountain bike, motorcycle).
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mosca
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 6.9 miles to a "Y" intersection (Forest Rt.
744). Bear left onto Rt. 744 and go 11.5 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
NOTE: The last 9.6 miles of Forest Rt. 744 is dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,000 ft.
The campground borders the Spring Creek Reservoir among mixed
conifers and appears to be popular for the family and angler.
Some sites overlook the reservoir and all are well shaded.
Camping sites 6 through 9 are on a dead end next to dam with no
turn around. The campground name means "fly," but those seen
were only around the dumpster. Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 27 through December 1.
NOTE: Open October 2 through December 1, weather permitting..
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
No fee October 2 through December 1.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: North Bank
VISIT DATE: 07/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 7.6 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground stretches along the north side of the floatable
Taylor River with several sites adjacent to the river. The other
sites are nestled among mixed mature conifers. The sites are
fairly close together reducing privacy somewhat. The understory
is grass. The campground is well located for rock climbing,
whitewater sports, hiking and fishing activities. The South Bank
River Access is at the entrance to campground. Firewood is
available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 10
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 44'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Interior road is narrow and tight
in places.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
For Taylor River information and float rentals/guided float
trips, contact Three Rivers Resort and Outfitters (1-888-761-
3474) or Scenic River Outfitters (970-641-3131).
HIKING
Dr. Park Trail #424 (foot, horse, mountain bike, motorcycle) - 10
miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Onemile
VISIT DATE: 07/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/7/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 8.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right
at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground is located across County Rt. 742 and the Taylor
River among Aspen and spruce trees. The river can be heard from
some sites. Placing tents on some sites may not be desirable.
The understory is grass and sagebrush and there is good privacy
between sites. The campground is well located for rock climbing,
whitewater sports, hiking and fishing activities. Firewood is
available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - no hookups
$22 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 22
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 13
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are either paved or gravel. Pull-throughs
take any size RV. There are two grey water dump facilities.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 5
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
For Taylor River information and float rentals/guided float
trips, contact Three Rivers Resort and Outfitters (1-888-761-
3474) or Scenic River Outfitters (970-641-3131).
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pitkin
VISIT DATE: 07/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pitkin
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Pitkin, CO, take Forest Rt. 765 (dirt) north 0.3 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,400 ft.
The campground is attractive and composed of two loops and two
spurs in a large stand of Lodgepole pines. One is small and
tightly configured. The other loop, above Quartz Creek, is large
and has mostly pull-throughs, widely spaced. The spur with sites
10 through 14 is located along the creek and has no turn-around.
Campground features an ORV-friendly attitude and lantern posts.
Exploring the nearby town of Pitkin is a good day trip activity.
Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 13 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 10
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There are several grey water
disposal facilities in the campground. Several pull-throughs
will accommodate any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook, Brown and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Quartz
VISIT DATE: 07/26/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Pitkin
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Pitkin, CO, take Forest Rt. 765 (dirt) 3.4 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground is nicely wooded with a mixture of conifers
including Lodgepole and spruce above the North Quartz Creek. One
site may be occupied by a host. Exploring the nearby town of
Pitkin is a good day trip activity.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel and the interior road is
rough.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Rivers End
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 23.3 miles to intersection of Forest Rts.
742 and 765. Continue straight on Rt. 742 for another 3.7 miles
to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: Last 1.6 miles of Forest Rt. 742 is dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,400 ft.
The campground is composed of three loops with only grass,
wildflowers and sagebrush growing within the campground - no
shade. The lower or middle loop overlooks the Taylor River while
the other two loops, on each side and higher, overlook the Taylor
Park Reservoir. All the pull-throughs are in the upper loops.
The campground is popular with off-road enthusiasts and anglers.
Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
OPen May 13 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 19' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The pull-throughs will
accommodate any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Taylor Park Reservoir is 2,400 acres. A primitive boat ramp can
be accessed at camping sites 14 and 15.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Northern Pike, Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow, Brown, Brook, Mackinaw
and Cutthroat trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Rosy Lane
VISIT DATE: 07/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/7/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 8.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground, a single loop, stretches along the south side of
the floatable Taylor River among Aspen and spruce trees. Some of
the sites are located along the river. There is adequate privacy
between sites and the sound of the river can be heard throughout.
The campground is well located for rock climbing, whitewater
sports, hiking and fishing activities. Firewood is available for
a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day without electric hookup
$22 per day with electric hookup
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 1
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 10
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 56'
Comments:
The parking aprons are either paved or gravel. Some pull-
throughs will accommodate any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
For Taylor River information and float rentals/guided float
trips, contact Three Rivers Resort and Outfitters (1-888-761-
3474) or Scenic River Outfitters (970-641-3131).
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Slumgullion
VISIT DATE: 07/30/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lake City
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lake City, CO, take State Rt. 149 south 9.1 miles to Deer
Lakes and Forest Rt. 788 signs. Turn left at signs onto Forest
Rt. 788 (dirt) and go 0.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 11,200 ft.
The campground is just west of Slumgullion Pass (11,530 ft.) and
is composed of two sections among a dense stand of mature spruce
trees. The campground is split by Forest Rt. 788 with the section
on the left composed of the pull-throughs but no water. The
section on the right has water and most of the tent sites. The
term "slumgullion" is used to describe slow-moving landslides.
Camping sites 4 and 5 are on a dead-end spur with no turn around.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 43'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are paved and others are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Snowblind
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sargents
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Sargents, CO, take US Rt. 50 east 1.1 miles to Forest
Access/Tomichi Creek Rd. sign (County Rt. 888). Turn left at
sign onto Rt. 888 and go 7.8 miles to campground sign. Turn
right into campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 888 becomes Forest Rt. 888 (dirt) after 3.9
miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground is composed of three loops with Timichi Creek
running alongside each loop. Aspen and spruce trees provide
shade for most sites while a thick understory of wildflowers and
shrubs provide color and privacy between sites. Hummingbirds
abound with their whirling motion. This combined with the sounds
of the fast-moving creek and wind through the trees makes this
campground a pleasant place to camp.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Canyon Creek Trail #481 (foot, horse, mountain bike - loop) - 12
miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Soap Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/21/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sapeniro
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Sapeniro, CO, take US Rt. 50 west 2 miles to State Rt. 92 sign.
Turn right onto Rt. 92 and go 1.5 miles to Soap Creek Rd. sign. Turn
right at sign onto Soap Creek Rd. (gravel and rough in places) and go
8.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 0.7 miles to
campground.
NOTE: During wet weather, travel on last half mile of Soap Creek road might
be risky.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,700 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is located along Soap
Creek among mature Ponderosa and spruce trees near the West Elk
Wilderness. Chipmunks, squirrels and Hummingbirds abound
throughout the campground. The tent sites (all walk-in) have
delightful vistas of towering cliffs. Horse corrals with space
for dispersed camping are nearby.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 13 through October 1..
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is RV waste
station available at Lake Fork campground (National
Park Service) located on State Rt. 92 before Blue
Mesa Dam - no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
The campground is convenient to Blue Mesa Reservoir and boat ramp
at Ponderosa campground (National Park Service) - no fee.
HIKING
Trail #451 (foot & horse) to:
Coal Creek - 2 miles
West Elk Creek - 13 miles
Rainbow Lake - 18 miles
Provides access to West Elk Wilderness
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Spring Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Almont
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Almont, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 135 and County Rt.
742, take Rt. 742 for 6.9 miles to a "Y" intersection (Forest Rt.
744). Bear left onto Rt. 744 (dirt) and go 1.9 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground stretches along Spring Creek with sites nestled
among Aspen and mixed conifers. Some sites overlook the creek.
With very little understory, the campground has an open feeling
to it.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 13 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Williams Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/30/1999
UPDATE DATE: 6/06/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Gunnison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lake City
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lake City, CO, take State Rt. 149 south 1.8 miles to Lake
San Cristobal Recreation Area sign (County Rt. 30). Turn right
at sign onto Rt. 30 and go 6.9 miles to campground sign. Turn
right at sign into campground.
NOTE: Last 2.7 miles of County Rt. 30 are dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,100 ft.
The campground is located in a dell among spruce and Aspen trees
and is convenient to the Alpine Loop Trail, popular for OHVs.
The Gunnison River is nearby and can be heard from the
campground. Some sites are close together, minimizing privacy.
Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 27 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 40.5'
Comments:
The parking aprons and dirt and gravel. The pull-throughs can
accommodate any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
