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Molly Gulch Campground

Capacity:	150 People
Elevation:	7,500 Feet (2337.9 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	15
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Molly Gulch Campground is located approximately 11 miles southwest of the small town of Deckers. This campground consists of 15 individual family campsites that accommodate trailers under 16 feet. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and parking spur. The facilities include drinking water from a hand-pumped well and two vault toilets. The nearest public telephone is located in the town of Deckers. The nearest fire and emergency services are located in the town of Trumbull one mile from Deckers.

Goose Creek runs adjacent to the campground and offers excellent fishing. Sheeprock, rising 8,612 feet to the east, is popular with the technical rock climbers. There are also several trailheads within one mile that access Lost Creek Wilderness. This 120,151 acre wilderness provides some of the most spectacular granite formations in the Rockies.

Directions from Highway 126: Molly Gulch Campground is located approximately 11 miles southwest of the small town of Deckers. Visitors can reach this campground by taking Highway 126 to Forest Developed Road 211. Continue driving on 211 past Cheesman Lake onto 560 until you reach the campground on the left (east).

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: May through Early September .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	Facilities include drinking wa

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Lost Creek Wilderness	No
	Trailer Camping	Molly Gulch Campground - can accommodate trailers 16' and smaller	Yes
	Family Camping	Molly Gulch Campground	Yes
	Tent Camping	Molly Gulch Campground	Yes
	Camping	Molly Gulch Campground	Yes
	Rock Climbing	Sheep Rock	No
	Fishing	Goose Creek	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Goose Creek Trail, Hankins Pass Trail, Lake Park Trail	No
	Horseback Riding	Goose Creek Trail, Hankins Pass Trail, Lake Park Trail	No
	Hunting	Lost Creek Wilderness	No
	Animal Identification	Goose Creek Trail, Hankins Pass Trail, Lake Park Trail	No
	Bird Identification	Goose Creek Trail, Hankins Pass Trail, Lake Park Trail	No
	Mushroom Identification	Goose Creek Trail, Hankins Pass Trail, Lake Park Trail	No
	Plant Identification	Goose Creek Trail, Hankins Pass Trail, Lake Park Trail	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Goose Creek Trail, Hankins Pass Trail, Lake Park Trail	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Matukat Road	Yes

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Deckers - 11 miles northeast on Highway 126

emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Trumbull - 12 miles northeast on Highway 126

Related Activities

Gill Trail - This 3.5 mile trail follows the South Fork of the South Platte River to the Chessman Lake Dam. The trail serves as the primary access for anglers wishing to fish this 3 mile stretch of river.

Goose Creek Campground - Goose Creek Campground consists of ten individual campsites with a table, fire ring and parking spur. Recreational opportunities from this site include hiking, horseback riding and fishing.

Wigwam Campground - Wigwam Campground is located approximately two and one half miles southwest of the small town of Deckers on Highway 126. This campground consists of ten individual campsites.