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The Garfield Campground is wooded with Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. All 11 sites provide some shade. Every site at Garfield Campground is filled first come first served. Trailers up to 30 feet and medium sized RVs are accepted. Services available are as follows: water, one vault toilet, tables, fire grates and trash disposal. No hookups are available. Fishing opportunities at Garfield Campground include stream fishing for brook trout in the South Arkansas River. Waterdog Lakes can be accessed by hiking, and Boss Lake is accessible by four-wheel drive. Hunt Lake is located with in 1/2 mile of Boss Lake and is accessed by for only. All of the above mentioned lakes offer excellent fishing opportunities. Hiking opportunities include the Continental Divide Trail, Colorado Trail, Hunt Lake Trail, Waterdog Lakes Trail and Hancock Lake Trail. Four-wheel drive roads in the area include Boss Lake Road, Middle Fork Road, Taylor Mountain Road, Fooses Creek Road and Cree Creek Road.
Directions from Poncha Springs: Travel approximately 12 miles west on Highway 50 from Poncha Springs. The campground is located 1/2 mile east of the town of Monarch. The entrance is on the left (south) side of the road.
Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available:
Late June through Mid-September .
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Remarks |
On Site |
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Backpacking |
Colorado Trail, Continental Divided Trail |
No |
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Family Camping |
Garfield Campground |
Yes |
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RV Camping |
Garfield Campground |
Yes |
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Tent Camping |
Garfield Campground |
Yes |
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Trailer Camping |
Garfield Campground |
Yes |
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Camping |
Garfield Campground |
Yes |
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Fishing |
Waterdog Lakes, Hunt Lake, Boss Lake |
No |
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Four-Wheel Driving |
Boss Lake Road, Middle Fork Road, Taylor Mountain Road, Fooses Creek Road |
No |
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Hiking & Walking |
Hunt Lake Trail, Hancock Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail |
No |
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Horseback Riding |
Hunt Lake Trail, Hancock Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Boss Lake Road, Middle Fork Road, Taylor Mountain Road, Fooses Creek Road |
No |
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Animal Identification |
Hunt Lake Trail, Hancock Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail |
No |
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Bird Identification |
Hunt Lake Trail, Hancock Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail |
Yes |
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Mushroom Identification |
Hunt Lake Trail, Hancock Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail |
No |
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Pine Cone Gathering |
Hunt Lake Trail, Hancock Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail |
No |
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Plant Identification |
Hunt Lake Trail, Hancock Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail |
No |
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Wildflower Identification |
Hunt Lake Trail, Hancock Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail |
No |
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Mountain Biking |
Boss Lake Road, Middle Fork Road, Taylor Mountain Road, Fooses Creek Road |
No |
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Motorcycle Riding |
Boss Lake Road, Middle Fork Road, Taylor Mountain Road, Fooses Creek Road |
No |
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ATV Riding |
Boss Lake Road, Taylor Mountain Road, Middle Fork Road, Fooses Creek Road |
No |
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Gondola Ride |
Monarch Pass Tramway |
No |
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Scenic Driving |
Monarch Pass Road |
Yes |
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Viewing Scenery |
Hunt Lake Trail, Hancock Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail |
Yes |
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