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O'Brien Gulch is a day-use picnic area only. Overnight camping is not permitted at this location. For camping, use the established campgrounds in Eleven Mile Canyon (Cove, Riverside, Spillway, or Springer Gulch).

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

O'Brien Gulch is a day-use picnic area situated within the Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area in Pike National Forest, Park County, Colorado. The canyon lies below the dam of Eleven Mile Reservoir along the South Platte River, offering scenic views and family-friendly recreation. As a picnic area, O'Brien Gulch is designated for day-use only. Overnight camping is not permitted at this location. Visitors seeking overnight accommodations should consider the four established campgrounds within the Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area: Cove, Riverside, Spillway, or Springer Gulch, all of which require reservations through Recreation.gov. The Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area charges a one-time vehicle entry fee of $11 per stay, or visitors can purchase an annual pass for $100. Dispersed camping is prohibited within the canyon. The area is managed by the South Park Ranger District of Pike-San Isabel National Forests.

Directions

From Lake George, Colorado, head west on County Road 96 into Eleven Mile Canyon. O'Brien Gulch is one of the designated picnic areas along the canyon road.

Amenities

Water
Fires Allowed
Toilets
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed
Showers
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 836-2031

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

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