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Big Creek Uncompahgre Day Use Area/Fishing Site

Parking area for Fishermen and Trailhead for the Big Creek Scout trail #638.

Current Conditions
Open

General Information

June

No fee.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.7079

Longitude: -108.7018

Directions

From junction of U.S. Highway 50 and Colorado State Highway 141 in Whitewater, Colorado, go approximately 14 miles along Unaweep Canyon to Uncompahgre National Forest access. Turn left off of State Highway 141 and travel to the National Forest boundary. On Forest Road #402 (the Divide Road) go south 8.5 miles, turn west on Forest Road #403 and go 4.5 miles. Veer left at fork to Big Creek Day Use Area. There is no toilet.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025