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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

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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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

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Trails near Needle Creek Reservoir

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Right Hand Trail

Colorado

2.6 mi1,184 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Needle Creek Road

Needle Creek Road

Colorado

0.5 mi
Trail

Razor Creek Trail

Colorado

3.1 mi1,070 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Left Hand Trail 495

Colorado

2.5 mi1,184 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Left Hand Trail

Left Hand Trail

Colorado

3.2 mi413 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Green Mountain Trail 645

Colorado

1.5 mi177 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

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Hunting units around this campground

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

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