State Park
Big Blue
Uncompahgre National Forest · Powderhorn, CO
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- Address:Powderhorn, CO
About
A real jewel of a secluded campground overlooking a picturesque valley adjacent to the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Located near the junction of Soldier Creek and Blue Creek with variety of hiking trails exist in the area including Big Blue Trail, Fall Creek Trail, Ridge Stock Driveway Trail and Alpine Trail. Most of these trails lead south into the wilderness where mechanized and motorized travel is not allowed. The landscape is mostly aspen and spruce trees.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Uncompahgre National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Big Blue
Trail
Big Blue Trail
Colorado
22.3 mi5,167 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Falls Creek to Overlook
Colorado
4.3 mi748 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Alpine Trail to Big Blue Campground
Colorado
13.8 mi4,682 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Devils Creek and Lake
Colorado
13.2 mi4,265 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Middle Fork Cimarron River
Colorado
9.9 mi2,740 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Uncompahgre Peak via Nellie Creek Road
Colorado
7.7 mi3,894 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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