Dispersed Camping
Throughline/Coal Creek TH (Dispersed)-Paonia RD
About
USDA Forest Service
The Throughline Trail #860 is a major route through the West Elk Wildernessto the Smith Fork country near Crawford. The Trailhead provides opportunities for dispersed camping with enough room for horse trailer camping. There are mangers for hay and hitching rails. This area is a popular camping…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Alcohol
TravelerGreat spots along the river
This BLM land is well trafficked, the sizes are big and there are 5-6 in the first few miles of the road. They sit right along the river slow flowing. There is ZERO cell service or gas for 15+ miles. So pack accordingly. Great to unplug and explore.
Location
Throughline/Coal Creek TH (Dispersed)-Paonia RD is located in Colorado
Directions
From Paonia, travel northeast on Highway 133 for approximately 15 miles to County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road. Turn onto CR 12 and travel east for approximately 1 mile to Forest Service Road #709, Coal Creek Road. Travel south on FSR #709 for approximately 8.5 miles. Turn right and cross Coal Creek into the Throughline Trailhead.
Coordinates
38.81330004 N
107.3133 W