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Taylor River Ranger District

Quick Facts

Soap Creek Campground

Capacity:	210 People
Elevation:	7,700 Feet (2400.2 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	21
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Soap Creek Campground provides access to the southern trails of the West Elk Wilderness. On site is Coal Mesa Trailhead, which is the portal for a network of trails including 451.2 (Coal Mesa), 451 and 452. Horse corrals and bins are located at the campground.

Directions from Gunnison: Drive 26 miles west on Highway 50 from Gunnison. Turn on to State Road 92 and drive .5 miles to Forest Road 721. Turn right on to 721 and drive 7.25 miles to Forest Road 824. Turn right on to 824 and travel .5 miles to Soap Creek Campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Late May through September .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Camping, Single Unit	Call for Current Fee	Facilities include horse corra

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
		Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report Difficulty: Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Not Recommended Report: Small campground, and plan on the cost being $12 and not $8. Sites are close together. Conditions: good Water Availability: no

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	West Elk Wilderness Area	Yes
	Camping	Soap Creek Campground	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Soap Creek	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	West Elk Wilderness Area	Yes
	Horseback Riding	West Elk Wilderness Area	Yes