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Erickson Springs Campground- Paonia RD
Erickson Springs Campground is in a dense spruce and fir forest setting near Anthracite Creek and receives little sunlight so it is cooler than much of the surrounding area. Each site has a tent pad and can accommodate smaller camping trailers, a picnic table and combination fire ring/grill. There is a picnic area prior to the campground with 2 tables and a restroom and a separate ATV parking area near the campground. The Dark Canyon Trailhead is just past the campground and accesses the Dark Canyon Trail #830. The parking area accommodates horse trailers for equestrian access into the Raggeds Wilderness Area. OHV/ATV users ride the nearby Forest Road #795 (Munsey Creek Road) that extends north from Erickson Springs Campground to the Raggeds Trailhead, Raggeds Trail #820.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Limited Services. No water available. |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping. |
| Fees: | $14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic in campground; $6 per vehicle overflow parking; $10 per firewood bundle. |
| Open Season: | May 23 - Weather dependent |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | OHV use in the Campground is not allowed. |
| Closest Towns: | Paonia, CO |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Passes: | America the Beautiful Senior & Access Passes |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
| Information Center: | Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping init constructed of non-pliable material. Click here for more information. Campground open and close dates may vary depending on access and weather conditions. |
General Information
Directions:From Paonia: Travel northeast on Highway 133 for approximately 15 miles to County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road. Turn onto CR 12 and continue east for approximately 6 miles to the intersection with the Erickson Springs Campground Road, just after crossing the bridge. This road is for Erickson Springs Recreation Area that includes the Campground, Picnic Site and the Dark Canyon Trailhead.
General Notes:
Trails near the campground:
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 18 single sites |
| Reservation Info | No Reservations |
RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 18 |
| Reservation Info | No Reservations |
| Size Restrictions | Max Spur length 35' |
| Corrals | No |
River and Stream Fishing
| Fish Species |
Anthracite Creek has Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Smaller Creeks up stream have Cutthroat and Brook Trout |
| Fishing Mode | Walk in/Wade |
| Fishing Method | Fly or Spinner Fishing |
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