Cold Spring Campground - Gunnison RD

Area Status: Closed

This rustic campground is located in the Taylor Canyon along the Taylor River. This site provides access to gold-medal fishing in the Taylor River. Rafting and kayaking are also supported by the Taylor River. This site lies at the northern boundary of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness. This wilderness area supports hiking, backpacking and horseback riding in a pristine natural setting. The landscape is mostly aspen and spruce. There are 6 campsites.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: No water.
Reservations: No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping.
Fees: $14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.
Open Season: May 23 - Oct. 1 (weather dependent)
Usage: Light
Restrictions: OHVuse not authorized in campground.
Closest Towns: Almont, CO
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1)
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material. Click here for more information. Campground open and close dates may vary depending on access and weather conditions.

General Information

Directions: Travel northeast on County Road 724 (Taylor River Road) for 15 miles.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 6 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

River and Stream Fishing

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants

Viewing Scenery

Picnicking

Boating - Non-Motorized

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
38.76764951

  Longitude : 
-106.6436698

  Elevation : 
9000

 

log cabin with red roof in meadow surrounded by aspens in leafing out in early spring

Silesca Ranger Station- one of several cabins you can reserve on our forest.

tent in woods

Just about all the shelter you need for a night in the backcountry!

fire in ring with RV in background

RV camping with many of the comforts of home!