Hansons Mill dispersed camping

Area Status: Open

Elevation: 10,800' This small, isolated dispersed (HORSE FRIENDLY) campground is located 16.8 miles east of Creede on Forest Road 600. Campers will find this to be a good vantage point for viewing vistas of distant mountains. There are 3 camping units at this site with picnic tables and fire rings. There is a vault-type toilet, but no water or refuse receptacles. A small stream can provide emergency drinking water only if it is treated or boiled. Trails and 4 WD roads are nearby, as well as fishing in East Bellows Creek. There is lots of room here to accommodate large groups (family reunions, etc.). This is a very Horse Friendly campground with plenty of nearby grazing and room for trucks/trailers. The 4x4 road takes off here for the Wheeler Geological Area attraction. East Bellows trail #790 goes into the Wilderness Area from here to Wheeler Geologic Area and is a foot or horse trail only, no motorized vehicles or mountain bikes allowed. Call 719-658-2556 for "real time" conditions. 14 DAY CAMPING LIMIT.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open all year but normally snowed in from Dec 1 through May 15.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets
Fees:	No Fees
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	June through September
Restrictions:	East Bellows Trail is Non motorized leads into Wilderness
Closest Towns:	Creede, CO
Water:	No
Restroom:	one vault toilet
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

Directions: Directions from Creede: Travel southeast on Colorado Highway 149 for 7.3 miles, to the intersection of Colorado Highway 149 and Forest Road #600 (Pool Table Road), then approximately 9.5 miles northwest on Pool Table Road #600.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Dispersed Camping

Setting up your own campsite away from developed fee sites, also known as dispersed camping, is allowed on most of the Forest for a maximum of 14 days in any 30-day period.

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River and Stream Fishing

Day Hiking

Backpacking

East Bellows trail #790 connects to several other trails within the La Garita Wilderness. It is possible to spend several days hiking and camping within the wilderness area.

Machine Basin trail # 784, La Garita Stock Driveway # 787, Wason trail # 789, Half Moon Creek trail # 914