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Mancos-Dolores Ranger District

Quick Facts

Mcphee Group Picnic Ground

Elevation:	7,400 Feet (2306.7 Meters)
Reservation Contact:	Local
Reservation Remarks:	2 UNITS
Reservation Status:	Required

General Description

McPhee Group picnic area is next to McPhee Campground. Reservations are required through the reservation center. There are 2 group units (7 family units) with tables, grills, drinking water, and trash disposal. Volleyball posts, a ball field, and horseshoe pits are provided (please bring your own sports equipment). All of these locations have flush toilets and parking areas (including gravel overflow area). There is a trailer dump station.

Directions from Dolores, Colorado: Travel south on Highway 145 and west on Highway 184 for about 7 miles to County Road 25. Turn north off this road and into the McPhee Recreation area complex on Forest Road 271.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Memorial Day Weekend through Varies each season (NOTE: Call (970)8827296 for current information.) .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Picnicking, Group	Call for Current Fee	Two group sites available.

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Open, reservations available by calling 1-877-444-6777. Updated: 2003-06-09 16:16:00.0

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Recreation Opportunities

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

Related Activities

Mcphee Boat Launch - Six-lane concrete boat ramp, fish cleaning station, two courtesy boat docks, flush toilets, drinking water, Marina.

Mcphee Group Site - McPhee Group Area has camping and picnicking sites, which are next to McPhee Campground. Volleyball posts, a ball field, and horseshoe pits are provided.

McPhee Reservior Recreation Area - McPhee Reservoir is the largest reservoir in the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests.

McPhee Reservoir Documentary Site - Even if you do not actually see individual animals, you will find the type of natural habitat where they can be found. Most species are best seen during very early morning hours or late afternoon and evening.

McPhee Trail - McPhee Trail runs from Piñon and Juniper Loops before reaching McPhee Overlook (0.5 mile). Splendid views of the lake and local sandstone cliff formations can be enjoyed all along its route.