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Quick Facts

Blacktail Creek Picnic Ground

Elevation: 9,100 Feet (2836.7 Meters)
Length of Stay: 14 Days
Number of Sites: 6
Reservation Contact: Local
Reservation Remarks: Services available: picnic tables, fire grates, restroom, parking area.
Reservation Status: Not Accepted




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General Description

Blacktail Creek Picnic Ground
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Blacktail Creek Picnic Ground
The Blacktail Creek Picnic Area is located in the Gore Pass area, 25 miles southeast of Yampa, along Hwy. 134. The picnic area overlooks Blacktail Creek. Blacktail Creek Campground is located just across the creek from the picnic area.

Facilities:

The picnic ground has 6 sites, with picnic tables, fire grates, trash collection, and a restroom. Drinking water is available at the campground.

Directions from Yampa: Travel south on Colorado Hwy 131 approximately 11 miles to Colorado Hwy 134. Go east on Hwy 134 approximately 14 miles to Blacktail Creek Picnic Ground, on the right, just before the campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Late May through Mid-November (NOTE: Seasons may vary depending on weather and snow depth. No drinking water available at the picnic ground. Trash service may be limited after October 1.) .



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Cold Water Fishing Blacktail Creek is small but does offer fishing.
No
ICON Hiking & Walking The nearest Forest Service trailhead is at Lynx Pass.
No
ICON Big Game Hunting surrounding area
No
ICON Picnicking Blacktail Creek Picnic Ground
Yes
ICON Viewing Scenery Blacktail Creek and the Gore Pass area.
Yes



Nearby Services

Nearest Hospital: Routt Memorial Hospital (Private - Profit) Directions: 35+ miles N/NW of Yampa on CH 131 to Steamboat Springs.

Gas Station: Various (Private - Profit) Directions: 15 miles west in Toponas

Nearest Pay Phone: Various (Private - Profit) Directions: 15 miles west in Toponas

Groceries: Various (Private - Profit) Directions: 15 miles west in Toponas



Related Activities
Blacktail Creek Campground - Blacktail Creek Campground is located in the Gore Pass area, 25 miles southeast of Yampa, at an elevation of 9,100 feet.



More Information

Visitor Information:

Yampa Ranger District, 300 Roselawn Ave., P.O. Box 7 , Yampa, CO, 80483, Phone: 970-638-4516, Fax: 970-638-4635






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