30 Mile Stock Unloading Area
This is a day-use stock unloading area only, not an overnight campground. No camping is permitted at this site. The area is accessible when Forest Road 520 is open, typically mid-May through late fall depending on snow conditions.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
The 30 Mile Stock Unloading Area serves as a staging point for equestrian users accessing the trails in the Weminuche Wilderness area of Rio Grande National Forest. Located about 3/4 mile east of Thirty Mile Campground on Forest Road 520, this facility provides a hitching post and small corrals specifically for those traveling with pack stock or horses. This is a day-use facility only and does not provide overnight camping. Stock trailers can be parked at this location while riders access connecting trails, including Trail #817 which links to Thirty Mile Campground and wilderness trails #814 and #818. The area is primitive with no developed amenities. There are no fees to use this stock unloading area. No potable water or restrooms are available at this site. Campers with horses who need overnight accommodations should consider nearby Thirty Mile Campground, though horse trailers must remain parked at this stock unloading area rather than in the campground itself.
Directions
From Creede, CO, take State Highway 149 south toward Lake City for 19.3 miles to the Rio Grande Reservoir sign (Forest Road 520). Turn left onto Road 520 and go 0.5 miles to a Y intersection. Bear left onto the dirt road, staying on Road 520, and continue 10 miles to the stock unloading area on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 658-0829 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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