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Sopris Ranger District

Quick Facts

Rocky Fork Day Use Area & Trailhead

Elevation:	7,600 Feet (2369.1 Meters)
Reservation Remarks:	day use only
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Fryingpan River at the Rocky Fork Day Use Area

Rocky Fork Day Use Area is available for use by donation. It is located west of Ruedi Reservoir and provides access to recreation opportunities on land and water. No drinking water is available at this site, but it is located on the Fryingpan River. The elevation of Rocky Fork Day Use Area is 7,600 ft.

Directions from Basalt: 13 miles east of Basalt, CO up the Frying Pan Rd, County Rd 104

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Year-round (NOTE: Open year round, trash collection, and vault toilets) .

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
		Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report Filed By: S. Brindell (Louisville, CO) Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: For those who have never fished this portion of the Frying Pan River, it's something of a rite of passage. Some tough fish live here, but catching one of them is a great thrill. Conditions: A bit crowded (as usual) but well worth the trip. Weather was good - bright and sunny with not too much wind. Flows are substantial right now (in order to make up for reduced flow from the Roaring Fork, no doubt), so care must be taken when wade-fishing.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	3 miles east on County Rd 104	No
	Cold Water Fishing	on site,2 handicap accessible fishing ramps available	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Rocky Fork Trail	Yes
	Picnicking	on site	Yes
	Waterskiing & Other Water Sports	3 miles east on County Rd 104	No

Nearby Services

Groceries: regional chain (Private - Profit) Directions: 13 miles west to Basalt

Gas Station: several regional chains in Basalt (Private - Profit) Directions: 13 miles west to Basalt

Nearest Hospital: Aspen Valley Hospital (Private - Profit) Directions: 29 miles west to Basalt and 17 miles to Aspen on Hwy. 82. At the roundabout west of Aspen, turn right onto Castle Creek Road and follow 1/4 mile to hospital on right.

Showers: KOA Campground in Basalt (Private - Profit) Directions: 13 miles west to Basalt and 2 miles northwest on Hwy 82

Nearest Pay Phone: US WEST (Private - Profit) Directions: 11 miles east on County Rd 104 to Meredith or 13 miles west to Basalt.

Miscellaneous: Propane at KOA campground (Private - Profit) Directions: 13 miles west to Basalt and 2 miles northwest on Hwy 82

Related Activities

Rocky Fork Trail - This trail is fairly steep for the first half mile, then levels off to a gradual climb until it connects with Road #528.

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Visitor Information:

Sopris Ranger District, 620 Main St, P.O. Box 309 , Carbondale, CO, 81623, Phone: 970-963-2266, Fax: 970-963-1012