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Recreation Region: South Park Ranger District

Messenger Gulch Picnic Area

Messenger Gulch Picnic Area is one of the four picnic areas in Eleven Mile Canyon. Each site is equipped with a grill and picnic table.

General Information

year-round (weather dependent)

Open 24 hours/day

 $11.00 Day use entrance fee to Eleven Mile Canyon

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.932973

Longitude: -105.4110371

Directions

From Lake George turn onto County Road 96.  Travel about 3/4 of a mile and bear right into the Canyon; the picnic area will be in on your right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 17, 2025