Recreation Region: Gore Range Area

Lower Sarvis Creek Trailhead

This area serves as the lower access point for the Sarvis Creek Trail No. 1105. This 12.4 mile long trail in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness ascends the Sarvis Creek drainage from its confluence with the Yampa River to its headwaters at Buffalo Park.

This trail begins in the Sarvis Creek State Wildlife Area, a valid hunting or fishing license is required to park at this location. At 2.3 miles a bridge crosses Sarvis Creek and the trail continues upstream. Remnants of human occupation and historic logging can be spotted as the trail meanders through forest and open meadows. After 7.4 miles, the trail leaves the main drainage of Sarvis Creek before entering an area that was burned in the Silver Creek Fire of 2018 and ending at the Upper Sarvis Creek Trailhead.

There is no camping allowed within 100ft of the water or trail.

This area was hit hard by the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic. Falling trees can pose a great safety risk to campers and hikers.

County Road 18 is subject to seasonal closures, check the Routt County website for current road conditions.

Camping is available at the trailhead during big game hunting season.

General Information

This Trailhead is typically accessible mid-May through October. Contact the Yampa Ranger District for up-to-date conditions.

Please fill out Wilderness Registration sheet at Trailhead.

Wilderness Information and Regulations

Address: 300 Roselawn Avenue Yampa, CO 80483
Phone: (970) 638-4516
Hours: Please call the office for current operating hours. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From Oak Creek, follow CO-131 South 2.0 miles to Routt County Rd 14. Turn left, there will be a sign for Stagecoach State Park. Follow CR-14 5.4 miles and turn right towards Stagecoach State Park on CR-16. Stay left before the pay station for the park and head towards the dam. Continue on CR-18 for 3.6 miles. Turn right on CR-18D and continue to the Trailhead.