Springer Gulch

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Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Pike-San Isabel National Forests Fees: $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night. Season: Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October Reservations: Reservations are recommended in the busy summer months and can be made 180 days in advance maximum, 4 days in advance minimum, by calling 1-877-444-6777 or by visiting recreation.gov. There is a two… Overview Springer Gulch Campground is located in the Eleven Mile Canyon, a short walk from the South Platte River, offering sweeping mountain views at an altitude of 8,300 feet. Fly fishermen will find an abundance of trout and visitors enjoy exploring area trails. Recreation Hikers can access the nearby Overlook Trail and take in breathtaking views of Eleven Mile Canyon and Eleven Mile Reservoir. On this hike, lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of golden eagles nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. Trail access is from Spillway Campground. Facilities Springer Gulch Campground offers about 14 reservable campsites. Parking aprons are dirt and fit trailers up to 25 feet in length. Campground amenities include picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and a hand pump for drinking water. Natural Features Ponderosa, aspen and fir trees are scattered throughout the… Getting there: From Lake George, turn south off Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow County Road 96 turn right to the Eleven Mile Canyon entrance. Springer Gulch Campground is on the right about 6 miles from the entrance. Rules: - Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. - Maximum of eight people per site. - Facility roads are not paved. - No more than a 14-night consecutive stay. - Dogs must always be leashed. - No discharge of firearms or fireworks - Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233718 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Kim Petrarca