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Eagle Ranger District

Quick Facts

Coffee Pot General Forest Area

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General Description

Broken Rib Spring area along the Coffee Pot Road

The Coffee Pot General Forest Area is accessed by the scenic Coffee Pot Road. Most of the higher elevations are made up of high mountain meadows broken by stands of aspen and spruce/fir. The lower elevations drop into Gambel's oak and Piñon/juniper covered hillsides. The area provides panoramic views of many of the northern and central Colorado mountain ranges. Coffee Pot Spring Campground is the only developed campground in the immediate area but there are four more on up the Coffee Pot road. One highlight of the area is the Deep Creek Overlook. Recreation Opportunities in the area include but are not limited to camping, hiking, horseback riding, four-wheel driving, and scenic driving.

Directions from Eagle: Travel 12 miles west on I-70 to the Dotsero exit, follow signs for Sweetwater/Burns, turning north on the Colorado River Road. Follow this road 1.8 miles, turning left onto the Coffee Pot Road, FDR 600. Follow this road about 15 miles to the Coffee Pot Area.

Directions from Vail: Travel 43 miles west on I-70 to the Dotsero exit, follow signs for Sweetwater/Burns, turning north on the Colorado River Road. Follow this road 1.8 miles, turning left onto the Coffee Pot Road, FDR 600. Follow this road about 15 miles to the Coffee Pot Area.

Directions from Beaver Creek: Travel 34 miles west on I-70 to the Dotsero exit, follow signs for Sweetwater/Burns, turning north on the Colorado River Road. Follow this road 1.8 miles, turning left onto the Coffee Pot Road, FDR 600. Follow this road about 15 miles to the Coffee Pot Area.

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Coffee Pot Springs Rd. only accessible up to the Willow Peak area. Updated: 2000-11-30 15:04:00.0

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boating		Yes
	Fishing		Yes
	Forest Areas	Coffee Pot General Forest Area	Yes
	Hiking & Walking		Yes
	Hunting		Yes
	Mountain Biking		Yes

Related Activities

Coffee Pot Road - The Coffee Pot Road, a gravel road which climbs over 4000 feet from the Colorado River, up onto the Flat Tops to Deep Lake, is a main access point for the south end of the Flat Tops.

Coffee Pot Spring Campground - Coffee Pot Spring Campground, with 6 developed sites, sits on the edge of an aspen stand at an elevation of 10,000 feet, with a sweeping view of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Deep Creek Overlook - This spectacular overlook of Deep Creek Canyon is located just off the Coffee Pot Road and is wheelchair accessible by the Deep Creek Overlook Trail.