LOWER BOBCAT

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CAMPING COLORADO

Lower Bobcat


May 7, 2024

Lower Bobcat Campsite is a primitive, non-reservable, fee area located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. This beautiful campsite is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains, making it a popular spot for both camping and hiking enthusiasts.

The area surrounding the Lower Bobcat Campsite offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Hiking trails in the area provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the stunning natural beauty of the region. One popular trail leads to the nearby Crystal Lake, a lovely alpine lake surrounded by towering peaks.

The campground amenities at Lower Bobcat Campsite are basic but include fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Visitors are advised to bring their own water and firewood. The lack of amenities adds to the rustic charm of the site.

Interesting facts about the Lower Bobcat Campsite area include its location on land that was once inhabited by the nomadic Ute and Comanche tribes. There are also several old mining sites in the area, including the historic town of Crystal City, which was founded in the late 1800s during the Colorado Silver Boom.

The best time of year to visit Lower Bobcat Campsite is in the summer months, from June to August, when the average temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drops to around 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night. This mild weather, coupled with the stunning natural beauty of the area, makes it an ideal destination for camping and hiking enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Crawford Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Sweitzer Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Youngs Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

De Camp Reservoir

Apache Trout

Fruitgrowers Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Water Dog Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

North Fork Animas River

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Vela

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Hotel Twin Lake

Apache Trout

Chipeta Lakes SWA

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Silver Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Baron Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Alexander Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Confluence Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Vega Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Sunset Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Overland Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Glacier Springs Retention Pond (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout

Little Gem Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Eggleston Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Ridgway Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Ward Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Black Crappie Kelp Bass

Crystal Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Forty Acre Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Neversweat Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Gould Reservoir

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Deep Slough Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Atkinson Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Woods Lake

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Lost Lake (Grand Mesa

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Weir & Johnson Reservoir

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

South Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Cottonwood Lake #1 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Beaver Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Lake Trout

Island Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Cottonwood Lake #4 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Cedar Mesa Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Jerry Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Park Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Sheep Corrals Fishing Site

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Black Sea Bass Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Jumbo Reservoir (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Gunnison River

Apache Trout

Cobbett (Carp) Lake

Blue Catfish Common Carp Kelp Bass

Porter Reservoir #1

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Carson Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Ward Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Bonham Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Andrews Lake SWA

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
WY-CO STATE LINE TO ENCAMPMENT RIVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 3
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS (CONTINENTAL DIVIDE) AND ITS WEST FORK (FROM WEST FORK LAKE) TO NORTH SECTION LINE, SEC 21, T12N, R84W
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
HEADWATERS AT DEEP LAKE OUTLET TO 1/4 MILE DOWNSTREAM
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 2
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
ENCAMPMENT RIVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO MEDICINE BOW NF BOUNDARY
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
1/4 MILE BELOW HEADWATERS TO DEEP CREEK DIVERSION DITCH
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 1
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado

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