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Gardner Park Recreation Area

Elevation:	9,900 Feet (3086.0 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Reservation Contact:	Local
Reservation Remarks:	Services include: restrooms. Open date subject to Seasonal elk calving.
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

General Description

View along Gardner Park Reservoir Interpretive Trail

Gardner Park Reservoir is located about 12 miles southwest of Yampa in the Bear River area at an elevation of 10,200 feet. The area offers dispersed camping around the reservoir. Some of the recreation opportunities in the area include fishing in the reservoir, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, and viewing scenery.

A scenic handicapped accessible interpretive trail is located on the southeast side of the reservoir. It runs through the forest adjacent to the reservoir.

Facilities:

The campsites are dispersed. There is trash collection and a restroom. Drinking water is not available.

Directions from Yampa: Travel S/SW on County Rd 7 to for approximately 7 miles to FDR 900. Follow FDR 900 for about 3 miles to FDR 910. Turn left on FDR 910 and go approximately 2 miles to Gardner Park Reservoir.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible: Mid-June through Mid-November (NOTE: Closed by special order for Elk Calving annually until June 17. Services limited: No water.) .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Trailer Camping	dispersed sites	Yes
	Dispersed Camping	Dispersed sites around the reservoir	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Gardner Reservoir and surrounding streams, lakes and reservoirs.	Yes
	Forest Areas	Gardner Park Recreation Area	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	There are several trailheads along FDR 900.	Yes
	Big Game Hunting	surrounding area	No
	Viewing Interpretive Signs	The area has a handicapped accessible interpretive trail.	Yes
	Mountain Biking	area roads and non-wilderness trails	Yes
	Picnicking	around the reservoir	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Gardner Reservoir and Bear River Valley	Yes

Nearby Services

Gas Station: Various (Private - Profit . Proceed N/NE on FDR 900 approx. 10 miles to Yampa, CO.) Directions: 12 miles in Yampa

Groceries: Various (Private - Profit . Proceed N/NE on FDR 900 approx. 10 miles to Yampa, CO.) Directions: 12 miles in Yampa

Nearest Pay Phone: Various (Private - Profit . Proceed N/NE on FDR 900 approx. 10 miles to Yampa, CO.) Directions: 12 miles in Yampa

Nearest Hospital: Routt Memorial Hospital (Private - Profit . Proceed N/NE on FDR 900 approx. 10 miles to Yampa, CO. Proceed N/NW on CH 131 approx. 35 miles to Steamboat Springs, CO.) Directions: Go to Yampa, then north on Hwy 131 to Steamboat Springs.

Related Activities

Ute Trail - The Ute Trail runs from the Bear River, southwest of Yampa, north to Heart Lake. It is open to ATV use in addition to foot and horseback travel.

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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