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Upper Beaver Creek Campground
Area Status: Open
The campground is composed of two sections laid out under ponderosa pine. Parking on several sites is side-by-side providing little privacy between sites. The nearby Beaver Creek Reservoir features a boat ramp and fishing for brown, brook and rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Sites 1-4 (South side) remain open during the Winter with no services provided. May become inaccessible due to snow levels. |
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| Operational Hours: | The 4 sites on south side of campground are open during the winter. Trash, water and restrooms are not provided. May become inaccessible to snow levels. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees: | Single site - $27 to $31/night. Double site - $54 to $58/night. Day-use - $12/day (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. |
| Open Season: | May 27 2022 - Labor Day weekend |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Near Beaver Creek Reservoir, boats allowed, no wakes, trolling motors OK, concrete boat ramp |
| Closest Towns: | South Fork, Colorado |
| Water: | YES |
| Restroom: | 1 Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
General Information
Directions: In South Fork, CO, at intersection of Hwy 149 and US 160, take US 160 west 1.4 miles to Beaver Creek Rd. sign. Turn left at sign onto Beaver Creek Rd. and go 3 miles to Lower Beaver campground sign. Keep going another .75 miles to the Upper Beaver Campground sign. Turn right into the parking area.Activities
Campground Camping
14 sites
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
| Hours of Operation: | |
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| Rental info: |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Beaver Creek reservoir - 1 mile south| Fishing Mode | concrete boat ramp |
| Special Designations | accessible |
| Fish Species | Kokanee salmon, Rainbow \& Brown trout |
| Water Temperature | cold |
| Fishing Method | flies, lures and bait where allowed |
| Water/Flow Level | seasonal |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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River and Stream Fishing
Trout fishing in Beaver Creek and Beaver Creek reservoir - 1 mile south| Fish Species | seasonal |
| Fishing Mode | Kokanee, Rainbow, Brook \& Brown trout |
| Special Designations | Flies, lures \& bait where allowed |
| Water Temperature | Easy |
| Water/Flow Level | cold |
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Big Game Hunting
Open during hunting season - see Colorado Division of Wildlife regulations. Unit 80OHV Trail Riding
Picnicking
4 miles south of South Fork, Hwy 160, easy access off forest road 20Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
South Fork Nordic Ski Trail is southwest of South Fork. Travel 1.4 miles west on Hwy 160 turn left on the Beaver Creek Road. Proceed 2.8 miles to the Forest Service facility on your right, there's a fenced parking area. The meadows and hills provide easy terrain, with slight grades and a few short, steep hills. It curves through trees and open space. The entire length of the trail is 2.2 miles.Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Accessible: | |
| Drinking water: |
Current Conditions
- UTV Travel Etiquette Video
This excellent video explores numerous ways to enhance your OHV experience while making you a better land steward and respectful OHV user. - Colorado Avalanche Information Center
- Dispersed Camping Etiquette Video
This great video guides campers through the basics of being a good camper in areas away from the developed recreation sites. Learn how to be a respectable, conscientious camper. - Fire Conditions
- Multiple-use National Forest Video
- Conejos Peak District Roads
- Divide District Roads
- Saguache District Roads
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Cumbres & LaManga Winter Recreation
Location
Latitude :
37.60526
Longitude :
-106.67622
Elevation :
8500
