About Needle Creek Reservoir Camping Area
Elevation: 8830' Needle Creek Reservoir lies between Highways 50 and 114 in the Cochetopa Hills along the headwaters of Needle Creek. This reservoir was constructed in 1962 for irrigation water storage. Its low elevation, 8,830 feet, and easy access make it a favorite fishing area for many. Fishing is usually good at this site, where rainbow and brook trout average ten to eleven inches. Boats are allowed in the reservoir, but most people fish from shore with good success.
- Season: June
- Managed by: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
- Where: 22 mi southwest of Maysville, CO · 38.35341, -106.55972
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–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Needle Creek 6 | ATV road | at camp | |
| Needle Creek | ATV road | at camp | 3.7 mi |
| Right Hand | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Razor Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 11.3 mi |
| Green Mountain | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Left Barret | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 2.8 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.Dump station: 24.4 mi
Water fill-up: 24.4 mi