PENITENTE CANYON SITE 17

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CAMPING COLORADO

Penitente Canyon Site 17


May 7, 2024

Penitente Canyon Site 17 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With picnic tables, fire rings, and access to potable water, campers can enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay. Additionally, vault toilets are available for visitors' convenience.

Reservations are not accepted at Penitente Canyon Site 17, making it a first-come, first-served campground. It is important for campers to arrive early to secure a spot, especially during peak seasons. The best time to visit this camping area is during the spring and fall, when the weather is mild and pleasant. Summers can get hot, so it is advisable to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

Campers visiting Penitente Canyon Site 17 will be enthralled by the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding area. The canyon offers excellent opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and bird watching. It is worth noting that this campground is located in a remote area, so it is essential to be prepared and self-sufficient. Cell phone reception may be limited, and there are no electrical hookups available. However, for those seeking a serene and off-the-grid camping experience, Penitente Canyon Site 17 is the perfect destination.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Baldwin Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass White Perch Yellow Perch

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Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout

Frantz Lake SWA

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout

Mirror Lake (Almont)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Needle Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Sands Lake SWA

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Kerr Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout Black Crappie Cutthroat Trout Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

O`Haver Lake

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Chalk Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Permit Rainbow Trout

Lagunitas Creek Fishing

Bluefin Tuna

Trujillo Meadows Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Lost Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Platoro Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Home Lake

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Rio Grande SWA

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Riverside Ponds (Mt. Ouray SWA)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout

La Manga Creek (Beaver Ponds)

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Spectacle Lake Fishing Site

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

La Jara Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Trujillo Meadows Boating Site

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

1/4 MILE BELOW HEADWATERS TO DEEP CREEK DIVERSION DITCH
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 5
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 7
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
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COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 6
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS AT DEEP LAKE OUTLET TO 1/4 MILE DOWNSTREAM
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SECTION LINE SEC 34, T1N, R83W TO CONFLUENCE WITH DECKER CREEK
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
NF BOUNDARY TO EAST END OF GLENWOOD CANYON
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

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