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Quick Facts

House Creek Group Picnic Ground

Elevation: 6,900 Feet (2150.9 Meters)
Reservation Contact: Local
Reservation Remarks: 1 UNIT
Reservation Status: Required




General Description

Reservations are required through the Reservation Center for the House Creek Group Picnic Ground. The Picnic Ground is on the eastern shore of McPhee Reservoir and includes 1 group unit with asphalt parking, tables, grills, drinking water, toilets, gravel overflow parking, trash disposal and a trailer dump station.

Directions from Dolores, Colorado: Travel north at 11th street on Dolores-Norwood Road (Forest Road 526) for 6 miles. Then go southeast for 5.4 miles on House Creek Road (Forest Road 528).

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



Fee Information
Type Price Remarks
Picnicking, Group Call for Current Fee 1-50 People,$30.00; Day-use on



Current Conditions & Trip Reports
Open, reservations available by calling 1-877-444-6777. Updated: 2003-06-09 16:15:00.0


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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Boating McPhee Reservoir
Yes
ICON Cold Water Fishing McPhee Reservoir
Yes
ICON Group Picnicking House Creek Group Picnic Ground
Yes
ICON Hiking & Walking Roads and trails around McPhee Reservoir
Yes
ICON Mountain Biking Roads and trails around McPhee Reservoir
Yes
ICON Viewing Scenery McPhee Reservoir
Yes



Related Activities
House Creek Boat Launch - Four-lane concrete boat ramp, one courtesy boat dock, parking lot, and composting toilets.

House Creek Campground - The complex has open play areas, a sanitary dumping station, a four-lane boat ramp, and parking area.

House Creek Group Site - House Creek Group Campground requires reservations through the Reservation Center.

House Creek Picnic Ground - House Creek Family Picnic Ground includes 3 Family Units.



More Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Email the Local Ranger

Visitor Information:

Dolores Public Lands Office, 29211 Hwy 184 , Dolores, CO, 81323, Phone: 970-882-7296, Fax: 970-882-6841, TTY: 970-882-6842






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