Established Camping
Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area
About
Bureau of Land Management
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. ADA Access: Restrooms and Shelters are ADA accessible.
Fee Info
No Fee
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Toilets
GuideQuick camping on our way back to Denver from Ouray
Good for 1 night. Has about 10-15 sites along a 4-5 mile stretch. All pretty close to the road. Had a spot 20 ft from the creek. And less than 100 yds from a restroom.
Location
Cochetopa Canyon Recreation Area is located in Colorado
Directions
From the town of Gunnison, drive east on Highway 50. Turn south on highway 114. The recreation site is a 4 mile stretch along both sides of State Highway 114 near mile marker 113.
Coordinates
38.30606143 N
106.76425897 W