Union Valley Reservoir Area
Located at 4,800' elevation in the heart of the Crystal Basin, Union Valley Reservoir is the largest lake in the area. It has many seasonal campgrounds and three boat ramps. There is also a paved bike trail with two bike in/boat in campgrounds and a new dirt mountain bike trail to complete the loop around the lake. Find recreation sites, seasonal campgrounds, and trails around Union Valley Reservoir, a popular destination for boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking.
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General Information
Mountain biking trail is not open yet, anticipated opening in fall of 2025. For your safety, please do not use the trail until it is complete.
Recreation Sites
Azalea Cove Campground
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Union Valley Bike Trail & Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National…
Big Silver Group Campground
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Big Silver Group Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Union Valley…
Camino Cove Campground
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Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide- This guide contains information, maps and directions to enjoy your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
Fashoda Campground
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Fashoda Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
Jones Fork Campground
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Dry campground, no water on site.Jones Fork Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado…
Lone Rock Campground
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Bike-in or Walk-in along the Union Valley trail from Jones Fork Campground or Boat in from Union Valley boatramp.Union Valley Bike Trail & Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide…
Sunset Campground
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Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Sunset CampgroundDay UseFees and…
Wench Creek Campground
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Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Wench Creek CampgroundWench Group…
Wench Creek Group Campground
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Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Wench Creek Group Campground
West Point Campground
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Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.