Campground and trailhead are located 31.1 miles southwest of Creede on Forest Road #520. Adjacent to Rio Grande River and Thirty Mile Resort.
Directions from Creede, Colorado: Travel southwest on Colorado Highway 149 for 20.1 miles, to Forest Road #520 (Rio Grande Reservoir Road). Then, go 11.0 miles west on Road #520.
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Trailhead Parking
Thirty Mile Creek Trailhead
Yes
Camping
Thirty Mile Campground - 35 camping units - parking spur, table, fire ring
Yes
Cold Water Fishing
Rio Grande River, Squaw Creek, Weminuche Creek, Rio Grande Reservoir
Yes
Hiking & Walking
Weminuche Wilderness/Continental Divide; Weminuche Creek and Squaw Creek Trails
No
Horseback Riding
No stock unloading or trailers permitted; unloading and parking 1/2 and 3/4 mile east of campground, adjacent to FR 520.
Ute Creek Trail - This trail is the major access route into the vast Ute Basin Area. Four major fishable lakes sit in the beautiful basin. The Ute Trail is a popular route with Weminuche Wilderness visitors.
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