USFS•Paonia, CO•13h from Austin

Gunnison NF — Erickson Springs / Anthracite Creek

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

~$18/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

No signal

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Jun–Sep

Reservations

None — first-come

Max Length

20 ft

Highlights

▶ Dense spruce-fir forest on Anthracite Creek with Raggeds Wilderness access — exceptionally quiet for Colorado
▶ West Elk Loop Scenic Byway (CO-133) staging; trout fishing in Anthracite Creek
▶ Less than 30 min from Paonia wine country (North Fork Valley AVA)

Planning Notes

Small campground (~15 sites); max ~20 ft practical. Paved CO-133 to FS turnoff. Adjacent to Schofield Pass/Crested Butte area on the less-trafficked western approach. Carry water.

Contact: (970) 527-4131

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.