About two miles north of Old Timers Campground is Graham Creek Campground, with 25 sites and a rough, natural-surface boat ramp. The hillside sites are about 100 yards from the high-water line, and offer a choice of sun or shade. Some are surrounded by large trees while others are more open. Willows separate campground from lake but paths provide access to the shoreline.
Sites are available for large RVs, although entrance and exit roads are steep. Private property adjoins the south side of the campground.
Directions from Bayfield, Colorado: Travel 14 miles north on County Road #501, then 3 miles northeast on Forest Road #603 (East side of Vallecito Reservoir).
Seasonal Information:
Closed for 2003:
. through . .
Fee Information
Type
Price
Remarks
Camping, Single Unit
Call for Current Fee
Opens around Mid May with wate
Current Conditions & Trip Reports
Closed until further notice, due to damage from Missionary Ridge fire. Updated: 2004-03-01 15:27:00.0
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Other Watercraft
Boat rentals at Vallecito Reservoir
No
Boat Launching
Rough, natural surface ramp at Vallecito Reservoir
No
RV Camping
Yes
Trailer Camping
Ample parking with trailer spaces, but limited to 26' maximum trailers Entrance and exit road is steep
Yes
Camping
Graham Creek Campground
Yes
Cold Water Fishing
Vallecito Reservoir
No
Horseback Riding
Stables close by
Yes
Resort Lodging
Resorts all along Vallecito Reservoir
No
Picnicking
Yes
Viewing Scenery
Yes
Related Activities
North Canyon Campground - North Canyon Campground is open only during the peak midsummer season, and is 0.5 mile north of Graham Creek Campground. Although the 21 sites are several long, level ones suitable for large RVs.
North Canyon Trail - The trail takes you through ponderosa pine and aspen forests. A scenic overlook of Vallecito Reservoir is available on a side trail along the way.
Old Timers Campground - Old Timers Campground sits on the east shore of Vallecito Reservoir. Eleven well-shaded sites provide a cool, intimate setting on a gentle hillside near the water, with an adjacent gravel boat ramp.
Vallecito Reservoir - The lake is a very popular fishing spot with anglers going after German brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and northern pike.
More Information
Visitor Information:
Silverton Area Chamber Of Commerce, 414 Greene Street, P.O. Box 565
, Silverton, CO, 81433, Phone: 800-752-4494, Fax: 970-387-0282
Closed until further notice, due to damage from Missionary Ridge fire. Updated: 2004-03-01 15:27:00.0
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