Old Timers Day Use Area

Area Status: Open

Old Timers Day-Use Area, on the east shore of Vallecito Reservoir, is 1.5 miles north of the dam on County Road 501A (Forest Rd. 603). Ten shaded picnic sites are on a gentle hillside near the water, with an adjacent gravel boat ramp. Services include picnic tables, restrooms, potable water and trash pickup. This is a very popular area for boating and fishing.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (the gate is locked at night)
Reservations:	Picnic areas are all first-come, first-serve
Fees:	$8/vehicle/day
Open Season:	May - September
Closest Towns:	Bayfield, CO Durango, CO
Water:	Potable Water
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	Columbine Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Durango, CO: Travel 17 miles on Florida Road, County Road #240. Turn left onto County Road #501. After 4 miles, slight right onto Forest Road #603 for just under 1 mile. Day use area is located on the east side of Vallecito Reservoir.

From Bayfield, CO: Travel 14 miles north on County Road #501, then slight right (northeast) onto Forest Road #603 for just under 1 mile. Day use area is located on the east side of Vallecito Reservoir.