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Metaska Picnic Ground

Elevation: 6,500 Feet (2026.2 Meters)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Number of Sites: 5
Reservation Remarks: 5 UNITS
Reservation Status: Not Accepted




General Description

Metaska Picnic Site is 4 miles southeast of Ferris Canyon Campground, by McPhee Dam. It has 5 tables, a toilet and water is provided through hand pumps.

Directions from Dolores, Colorado: Travel west on Highway 145 for 2 miles. Go right on Highway 184 for 8 miles. Turn right on U.S. Highwya 666 for 13 miles, then go right on Forest Road 505 for 1 mile. Turn left at the intersection of FR 505 and go1.75 miles. Go right 1.5 miles on FR 505, then 9 miles on FR 504 to the Day Use Area.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Mid-May through Labor Day Weekend (NOTE: Open) .



Current Conditions & Trip Reports
Open.Five barrier-free sites available. Updated: 2003-06-09 16:19:00.0


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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Other Watercraft McPhee Reservoir
No
ICON Cold Water Fishing McPhee Reservoir, and very close to Dolores River
No
ICON Picnicking Metaska Picnic Ground
Yes
ICON Viewing Scenery McPhee Reservoir
Yes






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