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Erickson Springs

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Erickson Springs is located near Somerset in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest. The area features forested terrain with nearby streams and rivers. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the West Elk Wilderness, offering hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Erickson Springs is located in Colorado

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38.956703 N
107.26681 W

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Prof K.

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Reviewed Dec. 31, 2021

Can get hot & dusty -- but nice.

This rustic CG is fairly secluded from retail stores (nearest are in Paonia), not far off of CO 133, on CR 12 (Kebler Pass). Very rustic, and a bit on the dirt/dust side. Can get quite toasty in mid-summer. Good hiking up Dark Canyon in the Raggeds Wilderness; some fishing in Anthracite Creek, though not great. Can drive from here over Kebler Pass to Crested Butte & Gunnison, but expect 1 hr.-plus of dust in summer, slimey mud after a rain or snow.

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