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Rito Hondo Reservoir Boating Site
Area Status: Open
Rito Hondo Area
Rito Hondo reservoir is currently refilling. Fish stock is young and not fishable for 3-5 years.
This site is a small reservoir that is also a natural fishery for Brook Trout. Small boats and electric motors are allowed, but gasoline motors are prohibited. The site offers good parking and dispersed camping away from the shore.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open year around. Usually snowed in from December through May but accessible by groomed snowmobile trail. |
|---|---|
| Area Amenities: | Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | No fee |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | No Drinking Water |
| Closest Towns: | Creede, CO |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | 1 vault toilets |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: From Creede CO, travel west on State Hiway 149 for 25 miles. Turn left and go northwest on Forest Service road 513. Stay on 513 for another 3 miles to the Reservoir. Turn right to park in the parking lot overlooking the lake.Activities
Dispersed Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Boating - Non-Motorized
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Location
Latitude :
37.89335109
Longitude :
-107.178579
Elevation :
10250
