COCHETOPA SITE #3

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CAMPING COLORADO

Cochetopa Site #3


May 7, 2024

The Cochetopa Site 3 Campsite is a primitive camping area located in the Tomichi watershed of Colorado, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. This non-reservable site is free to use and offers visitors a chance to experience the rugged beauty of the area.

Nearby points of interest include the Cochetopa Pass, which offers scenic vistas and hiking opportunities, as well as the Tomichi Creek Wildlife Area, which is home to a variety of wildlife including elk and deer.

Amenities at the campsite are limited, with no water or electricity available, though there are fire rings and picnic tables for visitors to use. Visitors should come prepared with their own supplies and water.

Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the Tomichi Creek watershed is home to a number of important fish species, including rainbow trout and brown trout. The area is also popular among hunters and anglers, with opportunities for both activities nearby.

The best time of year to visit the Cochetopa Site 3 Campsite is during the summer months, when temperatures average around 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drop to the low 40s at night. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy in this beautiful and rugged area of Colorado.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Million Reservoir Fishing Site

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Spring Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout

Beaver Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Lost Man Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Big Meadows Reservoir

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Dome Lakes

Apache Trout Brook Trout Rainbow Trout

Alberta Park Reservoir

Apache Trout

Poage Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Emerald Lake (Crested Butte)

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Kerr Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout Black Crappie Cutthroat Trout Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Needle Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Pass Creek Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Sayer's Gulch Trailhead

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Grizzly Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Platoro Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Tomichi Creek

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Brook Trout

Love Lake Picnic Site

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Taylor Park Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Shaw Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

McDonough Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Tucker Ponds Fishing Site

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 2
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
ROARING FORK (WEST SECTION LINE SEC 28 T9N, R82W); RED CANYON (NW1/4 SEC 5, T8N, R82W) TO EAST SECTION LINE SEC 34, T9N, R82W
North Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS OF NORTH, MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS TO CONFLUENCE OF SOUTH FORK WITH ENCAMPMENT RIVER
Upper Yampa Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 1
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

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