Site Open
Recreation Region: South Fork Region
Big Meadows/Archuleta Trailhead # 839
This trailhead is located at the reservoir Boat Ramp on the northeast corner of the lake.
The facility consists of a parking lot, pit toilet, and trail signing. This is a major trailhead to the Weminuche Wilderness and Archuleta Lake as well as a connector to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST).
Current Conditions
Open year around but heavy snows and avalanche danger keep it closed during winter from November through May. Use is primarily to access the Weminuche Wilderness on the way to Archuleta Lake and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail from June through October of most years.
Active Alerts
General Information
June
This is primarily a summer trailhead and is realistically open from June through October.
No Overnight Camping at the trailhead. No motorized uses within the Weminuche Wilderness Area. No camping, horse holding, or campfire building within 200 feet of the shoreline at Archuleta Lake.
No Fees
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.54167934
Longitude: -106.8025541
Elevation
9,200 feet
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
