Within Curecanti National Recreation Area, Nelson's Gulch Boat-in Campsite provides water-access camping along the shores of Blue Mesa Reservoir. This Bureau of Land Management site requires boat transportation to reach the camping area, eliminating vehicle access entirely. The boat-in format limits gear to what campers can transport by watercraft.
The site sits on BLM land managed by the Gunnison Field Office, placing it within the broader network of campsites near BLM Land — Gunnison Field Office. Other boat-in options include Blue Creek Boat-in Campsite and Dead Man's Curve Boat-in Campsite along the same reservoir system. Campers need their own watercraft and should plan for loading and unloading gear at the water's edge.
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Location
Public CampgroundNelson's Gulch Boat-in Campsite is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.44822825 N
107.45342382 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 31 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 52 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 10 min from Farmington, NM
