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Quick Facts

Gold Creek Campground

Capacity:	60 People
Elevation:	10,000 Feet (3117.2 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	6
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Gold Creek Campground provides access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing and four-wheel driving. The site lies next to the southeastern boundary of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area. This natural area is a haven for hikers, backpackers and equestrians. (No mechanized or motorized vehicles are permitted within its boundaries.) Several alpine lakes lie near the Gold Creek Campground, and allow anglers to fish in the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain highlands.

Directions from Parlin: From Parlin on Highway 50 turn northeast on to State Road 76. Travel several miles, at least 10, to the mining village of Ohio. When you reach Ohio turn left on to Forest Road 711.1, Gold Creek Road. Travel approximately 7 miles to Gold Creek Campground.

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

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
campsite, single-unit	Call for Current Fee	Facilities include parking spu

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area	Yes
	Camping	Gold Creek Campground	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Gold Creek	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area	Yes

Related Activities

Gold Creek Trail #427 - Gold Creek Trail connects Union Park Road and Gold Creek Campground. It leads through the eastern side of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness area.

Mill Lake - Mill Lake lies at an elevation of 11,720 feet. The fishing can vary dramatically from hour to hour, but fish of 18 inches have been caught at this site.

Mill Lake #532 - This trail offers an easy day hike to Mill Lake.

South Lottis Trail - South Lottis Trail extends north and south, through the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, for ten and a half miles. It leads from the South Lottis Trailhead to the Gold Creek Trailhead.