Recreation Site Name | General Location | Elevation | Site Description | Area Attributes |
DOLORES RIVER CORRIDOR |
Bedrock Recreation Site Year-round | 1/2 mile south of Bedrock | 6,300 feet | · Up to 4 tent/RV sites · No hookups · Along Dolores River · Picnic tables w/cabanas and grills | · Scenic viewing · Boat ramp · Fishing |
ESCALANTE CANYON |
Escalante Potholes Year-round | 25 miles from Delta | 6,000 feet | · 3 dispersed tent sites · Picnic tables w/cabanas and grills · Toilets and information kiosk | · Within Escalante Canyon · Scenic historical site · Hiking trails |
GUNNISON GORGE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA |
Chukar Trailhead April 1- November 1 | Down rough dirt road accessed from Falcon Road just south of Olathe | 5,800 feet | · 4 primitive tent/vehicle sites · Total capacity = 25 people · Permit and fee required in adjacent wilderness area · Picnic tables with grills · Toilets | · One-mile hiking trail to river (requires permit) · Main boater access to Gunnison River · Wildlife viewing |
Ute Trailhead April 1- November 1 | Carnation Road to 6200 Road 10 miles northeast of Olathe | 6,600 feet | · 2 primitive tent and vehicle sites · Total capacity = 12 people · Permit and fee required in adjacent wilderness area · Picnic tables · Pit toilet | · 4.5-mile hiking trail to river (requires permit) · Mountain biking · Jeep trail |
Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Campsites | West side of Gunnison Gorge from Chukar, Bobcat, Duncan, and Ute trails | approx. 5,400 feet | · Designated primitive sites along river · Group size limit 12 · 2-night limit · Permit and fee required · No wood fires · Pack out human waste or use primitive toilets at Chukar, Duncan, and Ute | · Strenuous hiking · Gunnison River boating and fishing access · Wildlife viewing |
Cottonwood Grove Campground | H-75 Road to South River Road east of Delta | 5,100 feet | · 10 sites (one universally accessible) · 6-night limit · Picnic tables w/cabanas and grills · Toilet and information kiosk | · Lower Gunnison River access · Boat ramp · Accessible fishing pier |
South River Road | H-75 Road to South River Road east of Delta | 5,100 feet | · Dispersed tent/vehicle sites · No facilities · Use portable toilet or vault toilet at Cottonwood Grove Campground | |
SAN MIGUEL RIVER CORRIDOR |
Fall Creek Campsite | Approx. 2 miles south on Fall Creek Road between Placerville and Sawpit | 7,700 feet | · Accommodates 2-3 tents or small RV · Picnic table w/cabana and grill · Portolet in summer | · Mountain scenery · Close to mountain biking and hiking trails |
Caddis Flats Campground Year-round | Approximately 2 miles west of Placerville | 6,500 feet | · Up to 15 tent/30-foot or less RV sites · No hookups · 7-day limit · Picnic tables w/cabanas and grills · Toilets and information kiosk | · Boat launch along San Miguel River · Fishing · Scenic viewing |
Lower Beaver Camping Area Year-round | 7 miles east of Norwood | 6,500 feet | · Up to 5 tent/25-foot or less RV sites · No hookups · 7-day limit · Picnic tables w/cabanas and grills · Toilets and information kiosk | · Boat launch along San Miguel River · Fishing · Scenic viewing |
Ledges Rockhouse Campground Year-round | 15 miles east of Naturita | 6,500 feet | · 9 tent/25-foot or less RV sites · Hookups · 7-day limit · Picnic tables w/cabanas and grills · Toilets and information kiosk | · Boat launch along San Miguel River · Fishing · Scenic viewing |
Ledges Cottonwood Campground Year-round | 20 miles east of Naturita | 6,500 feet | · Up to 15 tent/25-foot or less RV sites · No hookups · 7-day limit · Picnic tables w/cabanas and grills · Toilets and information kiosk | · Boat launch along San Miguel River · Fishing · Scenic viewing |
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