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Big Creek Lakes Day Use Area
Area Status: Open
This Day Use Area will close on October 21st, 2024.
Picnic tables, fishing access and general recreation opportunities in this beautiful lakeside setting near portal to Mount Zirkel Wilderness. This area has been affected by the mountain pine beetle epidemic and has been logged in recent years and is popular for camping, boating and fishing.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | . |
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| Reservations: | First come basis, no reservations taken. |
| Area Amenities: |
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| Open Season: | Mid June - Mid October |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Dogs must be on leash at all times. Horses are not allowed in day use area. |
| Closest Towns: | Walden, Colorado |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Parks Ranger District |
| Information Center: | Parks Ranger District 100 Main Street Walden, CO 80480 Phone: (970) 723-2700 |
General Information
Directions: Directions from Walden: Head north on Highway 125 for 9 miles to Cowdrey. Turn left at Cowdrey onto County Road 6W for 18 miles to Pearl. Take Forest Road 600 for 6 miles to the Big Creek Lakes Recreation Area. Picnic tables and access to the lake are available at the east shore day use area (turn left at "T") or at the north shore day use area (turn right at "T", but then bear left at first fork).Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Horse Riding
Picnicking
Boating - Non-Motorized
Caring for the Land
Location
Latitude :
40.93646
Longitude :
-106.612395
Elevation :
9,000 - 9,000
