About Cold Spring Campground - Gunnison RD
This rustic campground is located in the Taylor Canyon along the Taylor River. This site provides access to gold-medal fishing in the Taylor River. Rafting and kayaking are also supported by the Taylor River. This site lies at the northern boundary of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness. This wilderness area supports hiking, backpacking and horseback riding in a pristine natural setting. The landscape is mostly aspen and spruce. There are 6 campsites.
- Fees: $14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use if in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.
- Season: May 23 – Oct. 1 (weather dependent)
- Managed by: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
- Where: 13 mi northwest of Pitkin, CO · 38.76766, -106.64368
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Springs Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Park Cone - Lottis Cg | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
| South Lottis | Horse | 1.2 mi | 10.6 mi |
| Union Canyon | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Summerville | Horse | 2.0 mi | 10.8 mi |
| Union Canyon Spur | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.8 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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: Browns Canyon National Monument (Dark Sky Park), 35 mi.
Dump station: 19.6 mi
Water fill-up: 19.7 mi