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Gunnison National Forest Soap Creek Campground

Gunnison National Forest · Gunnison, CO

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  • Address:Gunnison, CO
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This campground provides access to the southern trails of the West Elk Wilderness. On site is Coal Mesa Trailhead, which is the portal for a network of trails including 451.2 (Coal Mesa), 451 and 452. Horse corrals and bins are located adjacent to the campground. 21 campsites.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Gunnison National Forest

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Inter Ocean Pass

Colorado

2.7 mi981 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Lake Irwin Loop Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

4.2 mi482 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Slate River Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

5.9 mi1,686 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Mesa Seco Snowmobile

Colorado

10.6 mi2,316 ftgain
Difficulty: Expert

Hoodoo Gap

Colorado

3.4 mi1,778 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Lost Lake Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

2.5 mi771 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Gunnison National Forest Soap Creek Campground

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Coal Mesa Trail

Colorado

13.8 mi4,229 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Cow Creek Trail

Colorado

5.7 mi2,572 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Coal Creek Trail

Coal Creek Trail

Colorado

3.2 mi
Trail
Ponderosa Trail

Ponderosa Trail

Colorado

0.4 mi
Trail

Curecanti

Colorado

10.1 mi1,860 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Lion Gulch Trail

Colorado

2.0 mi1,430 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

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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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