Big Meadows Campground
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Rio Grande National Forest (via site)
Key facts
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Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Big Meadows Reservoir is in Mineral County, Colorado, U.S., southwest of South Fork and in the Rio Grande National Forest. The reservoir, which lies at an elevation of 9,216 feet (2,809 meters), was created to provide a fishing venue and is a Colorado state wildlife area. The reservoir is reached by taking Forest Service Road 410 for about two miles (3.2 km) off of U.S. Highway 160 on the east sid
Wolf Creek Pass is a high mountain pass on the Continental Divide, in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It is the route through which U.S. Highway 160 passes from the San Luis Valley into southwest Colorado on its way to New Mexico and Arizona. The pass is notable as inspiration of a C. W. McCall song. The pass is significantly steep on either side (6.8% maximum grade) and can be dangerous in w
🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Pit Toilet
- Public toilets
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Good to know
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Who runs Big Meadows Campground?
Big Meadows Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.
When is Big Meadows Campground open?
Big Meadows Campground is open year-round.
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