SILESCA GUARD STATION

Amenities Weather Recreation


CAMPING COLORADO

Silesca Guard Station


May 7, 2024

Silesca Guard Station camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, ensuring campers can enjoy a comfortable stay. However, it is important to note that there are no drinking water or electrical hookups available at this location.

Reservations are not accepted at Silesca Guard Station camping area, making it a first-come, first-served campground. This means that campers should arrive early to secure a site, especially during peak seasons. The best time to visit this camping area is during the summer months when the weather is mild and ideal for outdoor activities.

While staying at Silesca Guard Station, campers can explore the surrounding natural beauty, such as the nearby Uncompahgre National Forest, which offers scenic hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife viewing. However, it is important to be cautious of potential hazards in the area, including wildlife encounters and unpredictable weather conditions. Campers should be aware of proper food storage to prevent attracting animals and ensure they are prepared for changing weather patterns. By being mindful of these factors, visitors to Silesca Guard Station camping area can have a memorable and enjoyable camping experience.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Sheep Corrals Fishing Site

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

Woods Lake

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Eggleston Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Little Gem Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Deep Slough Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Cedar Mesa Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Miramonte Reservoir (Dan Noble SWA)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Water Dog Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Porter Reservoir #1

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Alexander Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

De Camp Reservoir

Apache Trout

Ward Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Black Crappie Kelp Bass

Summit Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Joe Moore Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Cottonwood Lake #4 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Atkinson Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Jerry Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Island Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Baron Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Lake Trout

Sunset Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow 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

Youngs Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Neversweat Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Jackson Gulch Reservoir

Almaco Jack Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Fruitgrowers Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Beaver Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Park Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Carson Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Gunnison River

Apache Trout

Sweitzer Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Confluence Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Lost Lake (Grand Mesa

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

South Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Glacier Springs Retention Pond (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout

Ward Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Cobbett (Carp) Lake

Blue Catfish Common Carp Kelp Bass

Juniata Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Forty Acre Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Groundhog Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Cottonwood Lake #1 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Jumbo Reservoir (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Twin Lakes Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Lake Trout Rainbow Trout

Vela

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Hotel Twin Lake

Apache Trout

Puett Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Bonham Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

STATE HIGHWAY 65 25261, DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
SHEA ROAD DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
GRAND AVENUE DELTA COUNTY
North Fork Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
REDLANDS DAM RIVER ACCESS
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
LAKESHORE DRIVE DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 125 DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH RIVER ROAD DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
SUNSET BOAT ACCESS- GRAND VALLEY RD
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
Z ROAD DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
STATE HIGHWAY 141 MESA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

1/4 MILE BELOW HEADWATERS TO DEEP CREEK DIVERSION DITCH
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 2
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 7
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 3
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
EVACUATION CREEK
Lower White Watershed, Utah
NF BOUNDARY TO EAST END OF GLENWOOD CANYON
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
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 1
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Vega State Park

Peach Valley Park

Rifle Falls State Park

Harvey Gap State Park

Highline Lake State Park

Colorado National Monument

Columbine Park

Rifle Gap State Park

Sister Lucy Downey Park

James M Robb Colorado River State Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
EAST ENTRANCE INFORMATION MAP
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RED CANYON WAYSIDE EXHIBIT
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TRAM SITE
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UNCOMPAHGRE OVERLOOK
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ENGINEER PASS
The Engineer Pass is a 12,800 ft mountain pass in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado, connecting the towns of Silverton and Lake City. It is a popular destination for ...
SOUTH RIM VISITOR CENTER
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DEVILS KITCHEN PICNIC AREA WAYSIDE EXHIBIT
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ASTRONOMY PROGRAM
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LOST REC SITE
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LOWER NO THOROUGHFARE CANYON TRAILHEAD WAYSIDE EXHIBIT
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