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Slate River
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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Slumgullion Campground
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Cebolla Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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Snowblind Campground
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Cebolla Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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Soap Creek Campground
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Soap Creek Campground caters to equestrians using the West Elk Wilderness Area. |
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Spring Creek Campground
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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Spruce Campground
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Cebolla Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Spruce Campground is popular with hikers, equestrians and anglers. Wilderness areas surround the site and the Cebolla Creek runs through it. |
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Star Trailhead
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Star Trailhead is located on Rocky Brook Road, Forest Service Road 748. It accesses the multi-use Star Trail, 411. |
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Tellurium Road #584
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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Texas Creek Lakes
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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Texas Creek Road #755
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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Tomichi Pass Road
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Cebolla Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Tomichi Road is difficult and not recommended for the beginner. It leads through mining territory and over Tomichi Pass, 11,980 feet. |
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Union Park Road
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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This road accesses Lottis Creek and Gold Creek Trail in the Fossil Ridge Wilderness. |
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Wager Gulch - Carson Road
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Cebolla Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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Washington Gulch Road #811
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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West Antelope Road
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Taylor River Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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This road extends 12 miles between Steers Gulch Road and Ohio Creek Road. |
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Williams Creek Campground
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Cebolla Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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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. |
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Willow Creek Road # 882
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Cebolla Ranger District,
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Willow Creek Road leads north from County Road 76, west of Ohio City, to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness boundary. |
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