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Quick Facts

Miller Creek Picnic Ground

Elevation:	8,000 Feet (2493.8 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	4
Reservation Remarks:	2 UNITS; OPERATED BY CONCESSIONAIRE
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

General Description

A footbridge leads across Miller Creek up the hillside toward the main road, to a shady roadside picnic area. Four tables are available free for day use. This is the only picnic area on Lemon Reservoir and sites are non-reservable.

Directions from Bayfield, Colorado: Travel 9 miles north on County Road #501, then turn northwest on County Road #240. Go 3 miles north on County Road #243 to Picnic Ground. Parking is along left side of road before the entrance to Miller Creek Campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Late May through Labor Day Weekend (NOTE: PICNIC GROUND FEE CHARGED) .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	Concrete boat ramp in Campground with ample boat trailer parking	Yes
	Picnicking	Miller Creek Picnic Ground	Yes
	Viewing Scenery		Yes

Related Activities

Lemon Reservoir - Boaters on Lemon Reservoir are usually fishing but we do see a few sailboarders and sailors. Even though the water is cold we see an occasional water-skier.

Miller Creek Campground - Miller Creek Campground, about two miles north of the dam, has a concrete boat ramp at its north end. Eleven campsites offer a choice of sun or shade, and an asphalt road surface helps keep the dust down.