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Geneva Park Campground

Capacity:	260 People
Elevation:	9,800 Feet (3054.9 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	26
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Geneva Park Campground is located approximately six miles northwest of the small town of Grant, Colorado. Take County Road 62 north out of Grant to its intersection with Forest Developed Road 119. Geneva Park Campground is located at this intersection.

This campground consists of 26 individual family campsites. The campsites each include a table, fire ring and parking spur. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided on site. There are dispersed camping sites nearby. The nearest public telephone is located in the town of Grant. The nearest fire and emergency services are located in Bailey about 16 miles away.

Geneva Park Campground is located very close to the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway and the Mount Evans Wilderness Area. Users can easily gain access to fishing in streams and alpine lakes, hiking, biking, horseback riding and four-wheel driving trails.

Directions from Grant: Geneva Park Campground is located approximately six miles northwest of the small town of Grant, Colorado. Take County Road 62 north out of Grant to its intersection with FDR 119. Geneva Park Campground is located at this intersection.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Memorial Day Weekend through October .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	Services include tables, drink

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Colorado Trail, Ben Tyler Trail	Yes
	RV Camping	Geneva Park Campground - 16' maximum length	Yes
	Family Camping	Geneva Park Campground	Yes
	Tent Camping	Geneva Park Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Geneva Park Campground - 16' maximum length	Yes
	Camping	Geneva Park Campground	Yes
	Fishing	Burning Bear Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Shelf Lake Trail	No
	Hiking & Walking	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	Colorado Trail, Burning Bear Trail, Abyss Lake Trail, Rosalie Trail, Gibson Lake Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, Three Mile Creek Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Animal Identification	Colorado Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Geneva Park Campground	Yes
	Plant Identification	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	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	Colorado Trail, Shelf Lake Trail, West Jefferson Trail	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Abyss Lake Trail	No
	Scenic Driving	Guanella Pass Scenic Byway	No

Nearby Services

nearest public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Grant - Drive 6 miles southeast on County Road 62 to Highway 285

fire and emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Bailey - about 16 miles from the picnicground. Drive southeast on County Road 62 to Highway 285 turn east (left) and continue approximately 10 miles to Bailey.

Related Activities

Burning Bear Trail - This pleasant 5.5 mile trail follows the Burning Bear Creek west from Geneva Creek, over a ridge, and down the Burning Bear Creek on the west side of the ridge.

Duck Creek Picnic Ground - Duck Creek Picnic Ground consists of five individual family sites, each with a table and a fire ring. This site provides access to hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and four-wheel driving.

Gibson Lake Trail - This 2.4 mile hike follows the Lake Fork drainage to a pretty lake nestled in a high tundra bowl. The well-established trail climbs at a steady, moderately steep grade.

Rosalie Trail - The Rosalie Trail is a popular trail extending from the southeast edge of the Mt. Evans Wilderness Area to Guanella Pass. It offers spectacular views of Mt. Bierstadt and Mt. Evans.

Shelf Lake Trail - The Shelf Lake Trail follows the Smelter Gulch drainage to Shelf Lake in a high mountain cirque. The 3.2 mile hike is on an established trail the entire distance.

Three Mile Creek Trail - This popular hiking trail provides access into the heart of the southern half of the Mt. Evans Wilderness Area. The trailhead is along Geneva Creek Road and its terminus is the junction with the Rosalie Trail.