Copyright: Zander Higbie-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
View of the Tigiwon area from Highway 24
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INTRODUCTION
The campground is located in a forested setting beside an alpine meadow with views of the Gore Range. The Holy Cross Wilderness Boundary is just north of the campground.At the end of Tigiwon Road, 2 miles further, there are 2 trailheads into the Holy Cross Wilderness: Half Moon Pass and Fall Creek Trails. Both trails start above 10,000 feet. Back down Tigiwon Road is Cross Creek Trailhead (about 4.5 miles back). This trail follows the Cross Creek drainage and is less strenuous than the other 2 trails. There are no creeks nearby for fishing. Cross Creek Trail provides fishing access after a short hike. For the physically fit, Lake Constantine is a 5 mile hike up Fall Creek Trail. The fishing in this lake is fair to good. Tigiwon Lodge is near the campground. Originally built as a shelter for those traveling to Mount of the Holy Cross, the lodge is available for reservations. Contact the Holy Cross Ranger District at 970-827-5715. FACILITIES Campsites: 9 Water: Not Available Tables: Available Fire Grates: Available Toilets: Vault Type Electric Hookups: Not Available Dump Station: Not Available OTHER INFORMATION Campground Host: None
Level of Use: Low
Trash Service: None
Directions from Vail: Follow I-70 west to the Minturn exit (#171). Follow Highway 24 south through the town of Minturn. At 4.5 miles from the interstate turnoff look for the sign on the right side of the highway for "Tigiwon Road". You'll reach the lodge and parking area 6 miles from the Highway 24 turnoff. Go .5 more miles to the campground.
Directions from Beaver Creek: Follow I-70 west to the Minturn exit (#171). Follow Highway 24 south through the town of Minturn. At 4.5 miles from the interstate turnoff look for the sign on the right side of the highway for "Tigiwon Road". You'll reach the lodge and parking area 6 miles from the Highway 24 turnoff. Go .5 more miles to the campground.
Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available:
July through Labor Day or September
(NOTE: No water available. Inaccesible to RVs. This campground does not open until July 1st due to Elk calving in the area. Seasons vary depending on snow depth and weather.)
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OPENS 07/20/01. No water. Closes 09/30
Closed until 07/01 for restoration and elk calving in the area. Updated: 2001-05-16 14:23:00.0
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