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Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area
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Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area

Roosevelt National Forest · Nederland, CO

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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  • Address:Nederland, CO
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 21, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

About

Five miles north of Nederland, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 226, commonly known as Gordon Gulch, turns east off of Colorado Highway 72. NFSR 226 intersects other forest roads: NFSR 314, 228, 233 and their off-shoots. There are 15 numbered, designated campsites scattered along the road system within 1.5 miles east of Highway 72. Camping is permitted in designated sites only. Take care when driving in this area. Snow and mud can persist through most of the year. The free [Boulder Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5165768.pdf) displays National Forest System (NFS) routes open to motorized travel and is available online and at the Boulder Ranger District offfice. Streams; treat water for drinking.

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Amenities

Fire Rings
Cell Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Roosevelt National Forest

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Stormy Peaks Trail

Stormy Peaks Trail

12.1 mi3,743 ftexpert
Beaver Reservoir to Coney Lake

Beaver Reservoir to Coney Lake

12.5 mi2,238 ftexpert
Clayton Lake and Rogers Pass Trail

Clayton Lake and Rogers Pass Trail

5.7 mi1,923 ftdifficult
Moose Meadows and Limber Pine

Moose Meadows and Limber Pine

4.1 mi991 ftmoderate
Pawnee Peak

Pawnee Peak

10 mi3,225 ftdifficult
Miller Rock OHV Trail

Miller Rock OHV Trail

7.1 mi1,867 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area

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Switzerland Trail
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Switzerland Trail

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20.1 mi3,143 ftgain
Easy
Peewink Mountain OHV Trail
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Peewink Mountain OHV Trail

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3.7 mi584 ftgain
Moderate
Sourdough Trail
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Sourdough Trail

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11.0 mi1,893 ftgain
Difficult
Caribou Trail
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Caribou Trail

Colorado

4.4 mi866 ftgain
Moderate
Tungsten Loop
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Tungsten Loop

Colorado

1.0 mi167 ftgain
Easy
Tungsten and Kinnickinnick Loop at Mud Lake
Trail

Tungsten and Kinnickinnick Loop at Mud Lake

Colorado

2.7 mi423 ftgain
Easy

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Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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