Fishing and hiking draw campers to Gold Creek, a forested US Forest Service campground in Gunnison National Forest with access to nearby lakes. Reaching those lakes requires a 4x4 or ATV, or a long hike in on foot. The several-mile dirt road to the campground itself is well-maintained and passable for small campers and RVs up to 25 feet. Elk and deer have been spotted in the area. Bring insect repellent, as mosquitoes can be heavy, particularly in summer.
Description
This campground provides access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing and four-wheel driving. The site lies next to the southeastern boundary of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area. This natural area is a haven for hikers, backpackers and equestrians. (No mechanized or motorized vehicles are permitted within its boundaries.) Several alpine lakes lie near the campground and allow anglers to fish in the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain highlands. The landscape is spruce/fir and aspen trees.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGold Creek is located in Colorado near Pitkin
Directions
Drive north on Forest Road 771 for 7 miles
Coordinates
38.65500049 N
106.57400082 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 43 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 51 min from Pueblo, CO
- 4 hrs 12 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 46 min from Boulder, CO






