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Soap Creek Corral / Coal Mesa Horse Camp

Open

The campground typically opens in May and operates seasonally through fall. No fee or reservations required. Fire danger in the GMUG National Forests is currently high.

Gunnison 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.

Gunnison National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

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

Gunnison 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

Soap Creek Corral / Coal Mesa Horse Camp is a dispersed camping area with horse corrals located in the Gunnison National Forest at approximately 9,000 feet elevation. Situated adjacent to Soap Creek Campground, this lightly-used facility caters specifically to horseback riders seeking access to the West Elk Wilderness. The site serves as a staging area for equestrian adventures, with the Coal Mesa Trailhead on-site providing access to a network of trails including Coal Mesa Trail (451.2) and connecting trails 451 and 452 into the wilderness. The area offers views of granite outcroppings and wildflower-filled meadows during summer months. This is a primitive dispersed camping area with no fee and no reservations. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Directions

Take U.S. Highway 50 to Colorado State Highway 92. Turn right onto Highway 92 and travel 1 mile to County Road 721 (also called Forest Road 721). Turn right on Forest Road 721 and drive 7.25 miles to Forest Road 824. Turn right onto Forest Road 824 and travel 0.5 miles.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
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 No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 874-6600

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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