UTE BLUFF

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CAMPING COLORADO

Ute Bluff


May 7, 2024

The Ute Bluff Campsite is a primitive, non-reservable fee area located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado. This campsite is situated near the Gunnison River and provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains and wilderness. The Ute Bluff Campsite is a great choice for those looking for a quiet, secluded camping experience.

The nearby town of Gunnison offers several points of interest for visitors. The Gunnison Pioneer Museum is a popular destination for those interested in the history of the area. The Crested Butte Mountain Resort is also nearby, offering skiing and other outdoor activities year-round. The Curecanti National Recreation Area is another popular destination, offering camping, boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities.

The Ute Bluff Campsite offers basic amenities such as vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Visitors should bring their own water and firewood. The campsite is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the summer when temperatures average in the mid to high 70s. However, visitors should be prepared for sudden changes in weather and the possibility of thunderstorms.

Interesting facts about the area include that the Gunnison River is known for its exceptional fly-fishing opportunities and that the surrounding wilderness is home to a variety of wildlife such as elk, bighorn sheep, and black bears.

Overall, the Ute Bluff Campsite is a great choice for those looking for a peaceful and scenic camping experience in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Weir & Johnson Reservoir

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Neversweat Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Overland Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Jumbo Reservoir (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

South Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Bonham Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Gould Reservoir

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Woods Lake

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Cottonwood Lake #4 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Sunset Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Cedar Mesa Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

North Fork Animas River

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Park Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Crystal Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Ward Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Black Crappie Kelp Bass

Cottonwood Lake #1 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Chipeta Lakes SWA

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Vega Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Hotel Twin Lake

Apache Trout

Ward Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Alexander Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Forty Acre Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Cobbett (Carp) Lake

Blue Catfish Common Carp Kelp Bass

Sweitzer Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Porter Reservoir #1

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Water Dog Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Beaver Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Carson Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Ridgway Reservoir

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

Sheep Corrals Fishing Site

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

Crawford Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Gunnison River

Apache Trout

Confluence Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

De Camp Reservoir

Apache 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

Deep Slough Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Lost Lake (Grand Mesa

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Glacier Springs Retention Pond (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout

Little Gem Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Island Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Lake Trout

Atkinson Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Baron Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Andrews Lake SWA

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Fruitgrowers Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Vela

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Jerry Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Eggleston Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SHEA ROAD DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
SUNSET BOAT ACCESS- GRAND VALLEY RD
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
STATE HIGHWAY 65 25261, DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
Z ROAD DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
BIG CREEK RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH GRAND VALLEY RD
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado
BEAR ROAD GUNNISON COUNTY
North Fork Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
LAKESHORE DRIVE DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
GRAND AVENUE DELTA COUNTY
North Fork Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 125 DELTA COUNTY
Lower Gunnison Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 121 MESA COUNTY
Colorado headwaters-Plateau Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

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

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Routt National Forest

Vega State Park

Rifle Gap State Park

Two Rivers Park

Rifle Falls State Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
WHITMORE FALLS OVERLOOK
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BURROWS PARK INTERPRETIVE SITE
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TRAM SITE
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LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL OVERLOOK
The Lake San Cristobal Overlook is located in the Upper Gunnison watershed of Colorado, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the picturesque Lake San Cristobal. Visitors can access ...
ENGINEER PASS
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UNCOMPAHGRE OVERLOOK
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SOUTH RIM VISITOR CENTER
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ROSE LIME KILN
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