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Blue Mountain

Open

Open mid-May through mid-October, weather dependent. Reservations available on Recreation.gov up to 5 days prior to arrival. Unreserved sites are first-come, first-served. Two-night minimum on weekends, three-night minimum on holidays.

Pike National Forest

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.

Pike National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

Pike National Forest

Cave Closure and Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.

About

Blue Mountain Campground occupies a quiet hillside between Eleven Mile Canyon and the peak of Blue Mountain in Pike National Forest. At 8,200 feet elevation, the 21 campsites are nicely spaced on a single loop among scattered ponderosa pine, providing a primitive and peaceful camping experience. The campground offers direct access to the Hard Rock Interpretive Trail, a 1-mile self-guided path leading to an impressive overlook of Eleven Mile Canyon. The trail explores the diverse ecology of the region with opportunities to observe wildlife and photograph sweeping canyon views. The South Platte River flows a half-mile below, offering fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. Nearby attractions include rock climbing routes in Eleven Mile Canyon, the 3,405-acre Eleven Mile Reservoir, and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, one of the richest fossil deposits in the world featuring petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide.

Directions

From Lake George, turn off Highway 24 onto County Road 96. Follow the road for about 1 mile toward Eleven Mile Canyon and take a right at the fork onto County Road 61. The campground is on the right.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $24

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length 25ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (661) 702-1420

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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