About Cochetopa Creek Rec Site
This scenic recreation area is a destination perfect for a day of fishing. The dense vegetation and steep canyon walls that line Cochetopa Creek provide a calm and relaxing place to fish with developed campsites and picnic areas located along the creek. Beautiful rock formations line Highway 114 and lead down to this little oasis located between Saguache and Gunnison. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Field Office.
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, BLM
- Where: 19 mi southeast of Gunnison, CO · 38.30625, -106.76442
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Dome Burn | ATV road | 2.1 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Homestead | ATV road | 2.1 mi | 7.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Curecanti National Recreation Area (Dark Sky Park), 25 mi.
Dump station: 18.6 mi
Water fill-up: 18.6 mi