Washington Gulch Dispersed Camping

The Washington Gulch Trail 403 begins a quarter mile north of the Gothic Campground and ends when it intersects the Washington Gulch Road, FSR 811. The heads southeast with a few switchbacks and then parallels Rock Creek for approximately 1.5 miles. It then crosses the creek, turns south, and begins to climb in elevation. It comes to an end at Washington Gulch Road. This is a very scenic trail and makes a great day hike. It is also very popular with mountain bikers and campers. All roadside vehicle and tent campers are required to camp ONLY in designated sites: Sites are designated by the presence of a 6in X 6in wooden post with a site number and camping symbol along with a permanent metal fire ring. All sites are first come first serve, if a site is occupied please look for another site. Fires are only permitted in the established metal fire rings. Extinguish all fires so they are cold to the touch. Sites are limited to two vehicles only per site.