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Needle Creek Reservoir
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Needle Creek Reservoir

Gunnison National Forest · Gunnison, CO

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  • Address:Gunnison, CO
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Elevation: 8830' Needle Creek Reservoir lies between Highways 50 and 114 in the Cochetopa Hills along the headwaters of Needle Creek. This reservoir was constructed in 1962 for irrigation water storage. Its low elevation, 8,830 feet, and easy access make it a favorite fishing area for many. Fishing is usually good at this site, where rainbow and brook trout average ten to eleven inches. Boats are allowed in the reservoir, but most people fish from shore with good success.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets

Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Gunnison National Forest

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Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail

Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail

9.2 mi2,740 ftdifficult
Slate River Snowshoe Trail

Slate River Snowshoe Trail

1.8 mi223 fteasy
Swampy to Beckwith Pass to Lost Lake Slough

Swampy to Beckwith Pass to Lost Lake Slough

11 mi2,503 ftdifficult
Brush Creek (400) to Taylor Pass Divide

Brush Creek (400) to Taylor Pass Divide

28.7 mi7,182 ftexpert
American Flag Mountain via Italian Creek Road 759

American Flag Mountain via Italian Creek Road 759

19.1 mi3,839 fteasy
Henry Lake via South Lottis Trail from Gold Creek Campground

Henry Lake via South Lottis Trail from Gold Creek Campground

14.3 mi4,623 ftexpert

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Trails near Needle Creek Reservoir

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Colorado Trail
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Colorado Trail

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481.0 mi
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The Colorado Trail from Colorado Highway-114
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The Colorado Trail from Colorado Highway-114

Colorado

13.2 mi2,090 ftgain
Expert
Old Monarch Pass Loop
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Old Monarch Pass Loop

Colorado

3.2 mi738 ftgain
Moderate
Chicago Park to Terrible Mountain
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Chicago Park to Terrible Mountain

Colorado

15.8 mi3,901 ftgain
Expert
Waterdog Lakes Trail
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Waterdog Lakes Trail

Colorado

3.0 mi1,152 ftgain
Moderate
Stella Mountain Trail
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Stella Mountain Trail

Colorado

4.2 mi2,477 ftgain
Difficult

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Hunting units around this campground

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