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Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground

Elevation:	10,000 Feet (3117.2 Meters)
Number of Sites:	4
Other Maps:	Pike National Forest
Recommended Season:	Summer
Vehicle Accessibility:	Passenger Vehicle

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General Description

Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground is located approximately 22 miles northeast of the town of Fairplay, Colorado. This picnic ground consists of four sites. Each site includes a table and a fire grate. The picnic ground facilities include vault toilets. Hiking and fishing are popular activities for visitors to this site.

Directions from Fairplay: Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground is located approximately 22 miles northeast of the town of Fairplay, Colorado. Visitors may reach this area by taking State Highway 285 north from Fairplay 17 miles to the town of Jefferson. Then drive west on County Road 35 for approximately 2 miles to Forest Developed Road 37. Travel northwest on FDR 37 for approximately 3 miles to the picnic ground.

Seasonal Information:
Limited Services: October through November . Normal Services Available: May through October .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Colorado Trail	No
	Fishing	Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground - Jefferson Lake, Jefferson Creek	No
	Hiking & Walking	Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail	No
	Horseback Riding	Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail	No
	Bird Identification	Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground	Yes
	Plant Identification	Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail	No
	Mountain Biking	Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail	No
	Picnicking	Beaver Ponds Picnic Ground	Yes

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Jefferson - Travel south on County Road 37 2.4 miles to County Road 35. Drive 2 miles southeast on County Road 35 to Highway 56.

fire and emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Jefferson - Travel south on County Road 37 2.4 miles to County Road 35. Drive 2 miles southeast on County Road 35 to Highway 56.

Related Activities

Aspen Campground - The Aspen Campground consists of 12 family campsites each with a table, fire grate, and parking spur. Recreation opportunities include fishing in Jefferson Lake and hiking the Colorado Trail.

Jefferson Creek Campground - Jefferson Creek Campground consists of 17 individual family campsites with a table, fire grate and parking spur. Nearby attractions include fishing in Jefferson Lake and Creek, and hiking the Colorado Trail.

Lodgepole Campground - Lodgepole Campground is located approximately 21 miles northeast of the town of Fairplay, Colorado. This campground consists of 35 individual family campsites.