UPPER MAGARITAVILLE

Amenities Weather Recreation


CAMPING COLORADO

Upper Magaritaville


May 7, 2024

The Upper Margaritaville Campsite is located in the Upper Gunnison Watershed of Colorado and is a primitive, non-reservable, and fee-based area. The campsite offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and nearby sights such as the Curecanti National Recreation Area.

The campground amenities include a fire pit, picnic table, and access to potable water and pit toilets. However, there is no electricity or showers at the site. It is important to note that there are restrictions on the types of vehicles allowed at the campsite, including no RVs or trailers.

The Upper Margaritaville Campsite is situated in an area rich with history and outdoor activities. The nearby town of Gunnison offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. In addition, visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding area.

The best time of year to visit the Upper Margaritaville Campsite is during the summer months when temperatures average around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. However, it is important to note that weather conditions can change rapidly in the mountains and visitors should be prepared for all types of weather.

Overall, the Upper Margaritaville Campsite offers a unique camping experience with stunning views and access to a variety of outdoor activities.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Water Dog Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Neversweat Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Forty Acre Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Woods Lake

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Glacier Springs Retention Pond (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout

Crawford Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Hotel Twin Lake

Apache Trout

Sweitzer Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Jumbo Reservoir (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Ward Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Gunnison River

Apache Trout

Fruitgrowers Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Atkinson Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Lost Lake (Grand Mesa

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Overland Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Beaver Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Cottonwood Lake #4 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook 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

Ridgway Reservoir

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

Youngs Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Vega Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Eggleston Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Vela

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Cottonwood Lake #1 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Carson Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Porter Reservoir #1

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Chipeta Lakes SWA

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Confluence Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Silver Jack Reservoir

Almaco Jack Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Sunset Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Beaver Lake Day Use Area/ Fishing Site

De Camp Reservoir

Apache Trout

Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Lake Trout

Park Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Cedar Mesa Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Andrews Lake SWA

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Cobbett (Carp) Lake

Blue Catfish Common Carp Kelp Bass

Little Gem Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Deep Slough Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

South Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Baron Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Crystal Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Bonham Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Weir & Johnson Reservoir

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Ward Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Black Crappie Kelp Bass

Alexander Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Island Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Silver Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

North Fork Animas River

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

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

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