Established Camping
Gunnison National Forest Erickson Springs Campground
Gunnison National Forest Erickson Springs Campground is located near Paonia, Colorado. The area features forested terrain with nearby streams and trails. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Visitors can explore the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the Grand Mesa, both accessible within an hour.
Description
National Forest
Erickson Springs Campground is in a dense spruce and fir forest setting near Anthracite Creek and receives little sunlight so it is cooler than much of the surrounding area. Each site has a tent pad and can accommodate smaller camping trailers, a picnic table and combination fire ring/grill. There is a picnic area prior to the campground with 2 tables and a restroom and a separate ATV parking area near the campground. The Dark Canyon Trailhead is just past the campground and accesses the Dark Canyon Trail #830. The parking area accommodates horse trailers for equestrian access into the Raggeds Wilderness Area. OHV/ATV users ride the nearby Forest Road #795 (Munsey Creek Road) that extends north from Erickson Springs Campground to the Raggeds Trailhead, Raggeds Trail #820. Campground Brochure
Location
Gunnison National Forest Erickson Springs Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Paonia, travel northeast for approximately 14 miles on State Highway 133, to County Road 12 (Kebler Pass Road). Turn east and travel approximately 6 miles. Just after crossing the bridge, turn left onto the Erickson Springs Campground road. This turn is for Erickson Springs Recreation Area that includes the Campground, Picnic Site and the Dark Canyon Trailhead.
Coordinates
38.95446519 N
107.270965 W
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 38 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 47 min from Denver
- 3 hrs 57 min from Boulder
- 4 hrs 34 min from Colorado Springs
