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South Platte Ranger District

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Goose Creek Campground

Capacity:	100 People
Elevation:	8,100 Feet (2524.9 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	10
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Goose Creek Campground is located approximately one and one half miles past Molly Gulch Campground on Forest Developed Road 211. This campground consists of ten individual campsites. The campsites each
include a table, fire ring and parking spur. The facilities include 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 and the South Platte River offer excellent fishing. There are also several trailheads located within one mile that provide access to 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). Goose Creek Campground is located approximately one and one half miles past Molly Gulch Campground on Forest Developed Road 211.

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

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	Facilities include water, tabl

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Lost Creek Wilderness	No
	Family Camping	Goose Creek Campground	Yes
	Tent Camping	Goose Creek Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Goose Creek Campground - can accommodate trailers 16' and smaller	Yes
	Camping	Goose Creek Campground	Yes
	Rock Climbing	Sheep Rock	No
	Fishing	Goose Creek, South Platte River	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