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Quick Facts

Miller Creek Campground

Elevation:	8,000 Feet (2493.8 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	12
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

General Description

Miller Creek Campground, about two miles north of the dam, has a concrete boat ramp at its north end. Twelve campsites offer a choice of sun or shade, and an asphalt road surface helps keep the dust down. Five sites share a large, gently sloping parking area. This is the only campground on Lemon Reservoir. RVs can be leveled without much difficulty.

Directions from Bayfield, Colorado: Travel 11 miles north on County Road #501, then 3 miles northwest on County Road #240, then 2 miles north of County Road #243.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Late May through Labor Day Weekend (NOTE: Open with no fees after Labor Day to mid May. No toilet in campground but one availble in day use area. No water available. A dumpster will be available for use through hunting season.) .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Camping	Call for Current Fee	Will be closed part of summer.

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Open. Host on site. Water. Cost per campsite $10.00 Updated: 2004-07-28 10:26:00.0

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	Concrete boat launching ramp	Yes
	Tent Camping		Yes
	Trailer Camping	Limited trailer space	Yes
	Camping	Miller Creek Campground	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Fishing access to Lemon Reservoir	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.

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Visitor Information:

Columbine Ranger District, 367 South Pearl Street, P.O. Box 439 , Bayfield, CO, 81122, Phone: 970-884-2512, Fax: 970-884-2428, TTY: 970-884-1433