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Gold Park Campground
The Gold Park campground is located along Homestake Creek in the Homestake Valley in a forested setting. There are 12 camp sites available.
Holy Cross Wilderness is nearby; all wilderness regulations must be observed when traveling in the wilderness (foot and horse travel only). There are several trailheads into the wilderness within driving distance of the campground and the Homestake Reservoir is about 3 miles further west on Homestake Road.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | First Come, First Serve |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Red Cliff, CO |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
| Information Center: | Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger Station 24747 US Highway 24 Minturn, CO 81645 (970) 827-5715 |
General Information
Directions:(Travel west on I-70 to Exit 171 for Minturn, Leadville, and Hwy 24.)
From the Minturn, CO exit on I-70 travel southeast on Highway 24 for about 13 miles to Homestake Road, Forest Service Road 703. Take a right onto this good dirt road and continue 7 miles to the Gold Park Campground on the left.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 11 sites |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
RV Camping
Parking spurs for campsites are up to 40 feet long. RVs longer than this would not fit in this campground.| No. of Sites | 11 |
| Reservation Info | not reservable |
| Pavement Type for Parking | gravel |
| Hookup - Water | no |
| Size Restrictions | Parking spurs for campsites are up to 40 feet long. RVs longer than this would not fit in this campground. |
| Hookup - Sewer | no |
| Dump Stations | no |
| Hookups - Electric | no |
| Corrals | Parking spurs for campsites are up to 40 feet long. RVs longer than this would not fit in this campground. |
River and Stream Fishing
Homestake Creek and Homestake Reservoir| Special Designations | The Colorado Division of Wildlife sets fishing regulations. Obtain their Colorado Fishing Regulations handbook for regulations. |
| Fish Species | trout |
| Water Temperature | cold |
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Each campsite has its own picnic table and campfire grate.Scenic Driving
| Vehicle Clearence | passenger car |