Cataract Gulch campground
Cataract Gulch
What's on-site at Cataract Gulch
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Cataract Gulch, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Rec. Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mill Creek - Lake City | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Bent Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Williams Creek Campground- Gunnison Rd | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Williams Creek | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cataract Gulch -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork Blw Lake San Cristobal Nr Lake City | 138 cfs | → |
| Animas River At Howardsville | 207 cfs | → |
| North Clear Creek Bl Continental Reservoir | 10 cfs | → |
| Cement Creek At Silverton | 59 cfs | → |
| Animas River At Silverton | 281 cfs | → |
| Mineral Creek At Silverton | 194 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Cataract Gulch -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Wager Gulch | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Wager Gulch | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Idarado | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Idarado | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Beartown | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Beartown | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Gunnison National Forest
- Wilderness Uncompahgre
- Wilderness Powderhorn
- Telluride Town Park
- Judy Long Memorial Park
- Wilderness Mount Sneffels
Boat launches
- Cr 11 Hinsdale County
- Rito Hondo Reservoir Boating Site
- Cr 10 Hinsdale County
- Devil's Creek Bridge Boat Ramp
Fishing spots
- North Fork Animas River
- Lake San Cristobal
- Continental Reservoir
- Continental Reservoir Fishing Site
- Rito Hondo Reservoir
- Brown Lakes Swa
Points of interest
- Sherman Overlook
- Burrows Park Interpretive Site
- American Basin Interpretive Site
- Cinnamon Pass
- Rose Lime Kiln
- Whitmore Falls Overlook
Paddle runs
- Mineral Creek
- Animas River
- Rincon La Vaca--Headwaters To Confluence With Los Pinos
- Rincon La Osa--Headwaters To Confluence With Los Pinos
- Snowslide Canyon Creek--Headwaters To Confluence With Los Pinos
- Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40n, R4w) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41n, R2w)
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Cataract Gulch as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cataract Gulch
Can I make reservations at Cataract Gulch?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Cataract Gulch?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Cataract Gulch.