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Dry Gulch Campground

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Price16 USD
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Caravans / RV✓
Backcountry✗
Toilets✓
Drinking water✓
Showers✗
Power✗
Open fires✓
Wheelchair✗

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What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

Bay of ChickensAttractions1.4 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
Dillon Pinnacles TrailheadTrails & trailheads6.7 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Sapinero State Wildlife AreaParks & play7 km · ~34 min driveDirections ↗
Tenderfoot Hill (2,819 m)Summits & peaks9.2 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗
Dillon PinnaclesAttractions9.5 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Runaway Point (2,917 m)Summits & peaks13.2 km · ~25 min driveDirections ↗
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Curecanti National Recreation AreaParks & play

Curecanti National Recreation Area (Pronounced (locally) or .) is a National Park Service unit located on the Gunnison River in western Colorado. Established in 1965, Curecanti National Recreation Area is responsible for developing and managing recreational facilities on three reservoirs, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir and Crystal Reservoir, constructed on the upper Gunnison River

15.4 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗
Cebolla Point (2,720 m)Summits & peaks15.9 km · ~33 min driveDirections ↗
West Elk WildernessParks & play44.2 km · ~225 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🍽️ Food & drink

🚰 Drinking water

🚻 Toilets & showers

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Dry Gulch Campground?

The posted price is 16 USD.

Do I need to book ahead for Dry Gulch Campground?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Dry Gulch Campground?

Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.

Can I pitch a tent at Dry Gulch Campground?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Dry Gulch Campground?

Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.

Is there drinking water at Dry Gulch Campground?

Yes, drinking water is available.

Are there toilets at Dry Gulch Campground?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Are showers available at Dry Gulch Campground?

No, showers are not available.

Are there electrical hookups at Dry Gulch Campground?

No electrical hookups are available.

Is Dry Gulch Campground wheelchair accessible?

No, Dry Gulch Campground is not wheelchair accessible.

Who runs Dry Gulch Campground?

Dry Gulch Campground is operated by National Parks Service.

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