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Geneva Creek Picnic Ground

Elevation:	10,000 Feet (3117.2 Meters)
Number of Sites:	5
Other Maps:	Pike National Forrest
Recommended Season:	Summer
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted
Vehicle Accessibility:	Passenger Vehicle

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General Description

The Geneva Creek Picnic Ground consists of five individual family sites. Each site includes a table and a fire ring. There is one parking area for all sites. No drinking water is provided, all water on site must be treated. One vault toilet is located on the grounds. There are dispersed camping
sites nearby, although camping is not permitted in or around the picnic area. The nearest public telephone is located in the town of Grant. The nearest fire and emergency services are located at Bailey about 11 miles away.

This site is located just off the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway and the Mount Evans Wilderness. Users will find easy access to fishing in streams and alpine lakes, and hiking, biking, horseback riding
and four-wheel driving trails.

Directions from Grant: Genvea Creek Picnic Ground is located approximately one mile northwest of the small town of Grant, Colorado. Take Park County Road 62 north out of Grant to reach the picnic ground.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail, Mt. Evans Wilderness	Yes
	Camping	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground	Yes
	Fishing	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground - Burning Bear Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Shelf Lake Trail	No
	Hiking & Walking	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail, Burning Bear Trail, Abyss Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, Three Mile Creek Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail, Burning Bear Trail, Abyss Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, Three Mile Creek Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground	Yes
	Plant Identification	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail, Burning Bear Trail, Abyss Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, Three Mile Creek Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail, Burning Bear Trail, Abyss Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, Three Mile Creek Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground - Colorado Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground - Abyss Lake Trail	No
	Scenic Driving	Geneva Creek Picnic Ground - Guanella Pass Scenic Byway	No

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Grant - Drive south on County Road 62

fire and emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Bailey - approximately 11 miles east on Highway 285

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