Horse enthusiasts will find designated equestrian facilities at this dispersed camping area within Curecanti National Recreation Area. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in site specifically for campers traveling with horses, providing corrals and staging areas for riders exploring the surrounding terrain.
The campground sits among several similar facilities along the same corridor, including Soap Creek Corral just 0.2 miles north. Dispersed camping rules apply here, meaning campers select their own sites within the designated boundary rather than using numbered spots. The Coal Mesa designation indicates access to higher elevation riding terrain typical of campgrounds around Gunnison National Forest. Pack water and plan for variable mountain weather conditions.
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Map & DirectionsSoap Creek Corral & Coal Mesa Horse Camp is located in Colorado near Curecanti National Recreation Area
Coordinates
38.54353456 N
107.3143609 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 7 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 37 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 58 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 4 hrs 16 min from Farmington, NM
