TIPI

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CAMPING COLORADO

Tipi


May 7, 2024

The Tipi Campsite is a primitive, non-reservable, fee area located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. This campsite offers a unique camping experience as guests can stay in traditional tipis. The surrounding views are breathtaking, with stunning mountain scenery and an abundance of wildlife. The campsite is located near several points of interest, including the Blue Mesa Reservoir, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and the Curecanti National Recreation Area.

The Tipi Campsite amenities include fire pits, picnic tables, and access to vault toilets. Campers must bring their own water and firewood. The area is known for its fishing opportunities, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing. Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the Gunnison River is home to one of the last remaining populations of wild native Colorado River Cutthroat Trout.

The best time of year to visit the Tipi Campsite is during the summer months when temperatures are mild and the weather is pleasant. The average temperature during the summer is 75°F during the day and 50°F at night. It is important to note that the campsite is located at a high elevation, so visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures at night.

Overall, the Tipi Campsite is a unique and beautiful camping experience, offering stunning views, nearby points of interest, and a chance to stay in traditional tipis. It is recommended that visitors plan ahead and bring all necessary supplies, such as water and firewood.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Lake Trout

Ward Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Black Crappie Kelp Bass

Fruitgrowers Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Woods Lake

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Forty Acre Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Hotel Twin Lake

Apache Trout

Cottonwood Lake #1 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Youngs Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Gould Reservoir

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Sheep Corrals Fishing Site

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

Gunnison River

Apache Trout

Vega Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Cobbett (Carp) Lake

Blue Catfish Common Carp Kelp Bass

Overland Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Vela

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Glacier Springs Retention Pond (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout

Porter Reservoir #1

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

South Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Beaver Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Bonham Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Silver Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Sunset Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Ridgway Reservoir

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

Sweitzer Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Cottonwood Lake #4 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Atkinson Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Alexander Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Crawford Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

North Fork Animas River

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Jerry Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Ward Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Deep Slough Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Carson Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Little Gem Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

De Camp Reservoir

Apache Trout

Water Dog Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Harvey Gap Reservoir

Alligator Gar Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Lost Lake (Grand Mesa

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Park Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Neversweat Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Crystal Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Eggleston Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Baron Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Weir & Johnson Reservoir

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Island Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Cedar Mesa Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Confluence Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Chipeta Lakes SWA

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Jumbo Reservoir (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 1
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 3
Lower Yampa Watershed, Colorado
YAMPA RIVER SEGMENT 2
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
1/4 MILE BELOW HEADWATERS TO DEEP CREEK DIVERSION DITCH
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS AT DEEP LAKE OUTLET TO 1/4 MILE DOWNSTREAM
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
WY-CO STATE LINE TO ENCAMPMENT RIVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming
FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY
Upper White Watershed, Colorado
ENCAMPMENT RIVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO MEDICINE BOW NF BOUNDARY
Upper North Platte Watershed, Wyoming

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