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Activity	Location	Description

Garden Basin Trailhead	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The Garden Basin Trailhead is the southern terminus of the Timberline Trail. It can be found from Mirror Lake Road in Taylor Park.

Gold Creek Campground	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Gold Creek Campground provides access to fishing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and mountain biking. It's a great site to experience the natural beauty of the central Rocky Mountains.

Gothic Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Gothic Campground is surrounded by 13,000 foot mountains that create beautiful, but challenging terrain for biking, hiking, horseback riding and four-wheel driving.

Gunsight Pass Road	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Gunsight Pass Road lies north of Crested Butte and can be accessed from Slate River Road. The road is passable for five miles to the Daisy Mine.

Hancock Pass Four-Wheel Drive Road	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Hancock Pass Road, Forest Service Road 266/County Road 299, leads two and a half miles north from Tomichi Pass to Forest Road 298. This is the only drivable route over the Continental Divide in the area.

Hidden Valley Tent Campground	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Hidden Valley Campground provides access to La Garita and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas. It is an ideal site for backpackers and hikers who plan to use the network of trails in these natural areas.

Kebler Pass Road	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This dirt road leads through the West Elk Mountains and connects Paonia to Crested Butte. It is maintained from Memorial Day through October.

Lake Irwin Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The terrain surrounding Lake Irwin Campground supports challenging mountain biking and hiking trails for all ability levels. Fishing in the beauty of this setting will thrill all age levels.

Lake View Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Visitors using Lake View Campground come to the area primarily for recreation in and around Taylor Park Reservoir. Boating, fishing, off-road vehicle use and hiking, top the list of activities.

Lodgepole Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This site is great for anglers, rafters and kayakers, because it is located on the shores of the Upper Taylor section of the Gunnison River.

Lost Lake Campground	Paonia Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Lost Lake Campground is a great spot for hikers, horseback riders and anglers. The trails surrounding the site are kid-friendly.

Lottis Creek Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Lottis Creek Campground appeals primarily to anglers, hikers and four-wheel drive enthusiasts. The Taylor River basin provides access to challenging terrain for all ability levels.

Mcclure Campground	Paonia Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	McClure Campground is located on the south side of McClure Pass. It is close to four-wheel drive roads, hiking trails, motorized trails and the historic town of Marble.

Milk Creek Road	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Milk Creek Road leads into the Cochetopa Hills and is very difficult to climb. It is not recommended for the beginner.

Mirror Lake Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Mirror Lake Campground is located in the Sawatch Mountains near the town of Tincup.

Mosca Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Mosca Campground is a haven for anglers with a boat ramp and fishing site within its boundaries. There is plenty of terrain for mountain bikers, hikers and four-wheel drivers to enjoy in the area.

Muddy Creek Road	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The Sawtooth Mountain Loop Road can provide an escape from the other usually crowded four wheel drive trails during the summer months. Five roads connect to create this loop south of Highway 50.

Nellie Creek Road # 877	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Nellie Creek Road leads north from Engineer Pass Road to the southern boundary of the Uncompahgre Wilderness.

North Bank Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	North Bank Campground appeals primarily to anglers, because it lies on the lower Taylor River. Other recreation opportunities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, scenic driving and four-wheel driving.

Ohio Creek Road	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Ohio Creek Road leads 23.5 miles north from Gunnison to Kebler Pass. Its a great place to see the Colorado wildflowers in bloom during the summer and the golden hue of aspen trees in autumn.

One Mile Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This site lies at the south end of Taylor Canyon and provides access to a variety of activities including rock climbing and kayaking.

Paradise Divide Road	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Paradise Divide Road connects Slate River Road with Gothic Road. It travels through scenic Paradise Basin.

Pitkin Campground	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Pitkin Campground lies in an abandoned mining region of Colorado. The surrounding terrain supports a plethora of four-wheel drive roads built over 100 years ago by miners in the region.

Poverty Gulch Four-Wheel Drive Road	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Poverty Gulch Road is an abandoned mining road that leads northwest from Slate River Road to the Augusta Mine.

Quartz Campground	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Quartz Campground can be found on Cumberland Pass Road in the middle of an abandoned mining region. The site is popular with four-wheel drive enthusiasts who use the abandoned mining roads.

Rivers End Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Rivers End Campground lies on the northern shore of Taylor Park Reservoir. This site provides access to fishing, hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.

Rocky Brook Road	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Rocky Brook Road, Forest Road 748, leads from Spring Creek Road to Taylor River Road. The Star Trailhead lies on Rocky Brook Road.

Rosy Lane Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Rosy Lane Campground lies on the banks of the Taylor River. It is a good place for visitors interested in fly and cast fishing.

Slate River	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This small river supports brook, brown and rainbow trout, but the fishing is rated as poor. Regardless, the surrounding terrain is beautifully rugged with many recreation opportunities.

Slumgullion Campground	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Slumgullion Campground attracts anglers and motorized vehicle users. It is close to the Lake City Historic District, Silver Thread Scenic Byway and Lake San Cristobal.

Snowblind Campground	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Four-wheel driving, hiking and backpacking are popular activities for visitors to Snowblind Campground. The site lies west of the Continental Divide at the base of the Sawatch Mountain Range.

Soap Creek Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Soap Creek Campground caters to equestrians using the West Elk Wilderness Area.

Spring Creek Campground	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Spring Creek Campground offers the solitude of the Gunnison Country. (It's worth the drive.) Anglers will enjoy this site because of its close proximity to Spring Creek and Taylor River.

Spruce Campground	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Spruce Campground is popular with hikers, equestrians and anglers. Wilderness areas surround the site and the Cebolla Creek runs through it.

Star Trailhead	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Star Trailhead is located on Rocky Brook Road, Forest Service Road 748. It accesses the multi-use Star Trail, 411.

Tellurium Road #584	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This road accesses Tellurium Creek and dead ends at a vista of the surrounding area. It is contained within a thin arm of Forest Service land surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness on three sides.

Texas Creek Lakes	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	These four lakes are fed by Texas Creek and are centrally located between the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness boundary and Taylor Park Reservoir in Taylor Park.

Texas Creek Road #755	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Texas Creek Road provides access to the western boundary of the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area. This part of the wilderness is not heavily used and a good place to seek solitude.

Tomichi Pass Road	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Tomichi Road is difficult and not recommended for the beginner. It leads through mining territory and over Tomichi Pass, 11,980 feet.

Union Park Road	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This road accesses Lottis Creek and Gold Creek Trail in the Fossil Ridge Wilderness.

Wager Gulch - Carson Road	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Wager Gulch-Carson Road is a moderate to difficult four-wheel drive into the mining country of the San Juan Mountains and the Continental Divide.

Washington Gulch Road #811	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Washington Gulch Road follows Washington Gulch to the abandoned town site of Elkton. It may be combined with Slate River Road to make a loop back to Highway 135.

West Antelope Road	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This road extends 12 miles between Steers Gulch Road and Ohio Creek Road.

Williams Creek Campground	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Williams Creek Campground lies on the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and the Gunnison River. It is a good place for individuals interested in hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing or scenic driving, to camp.

Willow Creek Road # 882	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Willow Creek Road leads north from County Road 76, west of Ohio City, to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness boundary.