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Hornsilver Campground

Open

The campground is open seasonally, typically mid-May through fall depending on conditions. A food storage order is in effect due to bear activity. Fires are prohibited within a quarter mile outside the campground boundary but allowed in designated sites. No potable water available.

Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

August 30th, 7:37 PM — 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

White River 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.

White River National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

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

About

Hornsilver Campground is a small, lightly-used Forest Service campground in White River National Forest, located directly off Highway 24 approximately 10 miles south of Minturn, Colorado. The campground sits across the highway from Homestake Creek, providing convenient access for anglers. Several trailheads are accessible via Homestake Road (FSR 703), located about one mile south of the campground. This is a primitive campground offering basic amenities including a vault toilet but no potable water. Campers should bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. Parking spurs accommodate vehicles up to 30 feet in length, making it suitable for smaller RVs and trailers but not large rigs. A food storage order is in effect requiring all food and refuse to be stored in hard-sided vehicles, approved bear-resistant containers, or suspended at least 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet from any tree or pole. The campground has a 10-consecutive-day stay limit.

Directions

From Minturn, Colorado, head south on Highway 24 for approximately 10 miles. The campground is located directly off the highway on the east side, across from Homestake Creek.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed
Showers
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 827-5715

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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