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Rio Grande Reservoir is a scenic high mountain reservoir with access to wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities. The earth boat ramp has a parking lot and toilet. There are four campgrounds serving the area and Ute Creek Trailhead on the northeastern side. Many trails lead from the area and a jeep road with a historical site is also nearby.
The reservoir is for day use only; no camping is allowed at the boat ramp or picnic area. The earth boat ramp has a parking lot and toilet. The picnic ground is 1/2 mile east of the ramp, where there is parking, a toilet, tables and fireplaces. The reservoir is suitable for most sizes of boats and motors. The water level can fluctuate year to year depending on winter snowfall.

Facilities: There are four different campgrounds each providing campsites and other facilities at Rio Grande Reservoir. Restrooms, picnic tables, and fire grills can be found on site. Other facilities can be found in nearby Creede.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Rio Grande Reservoir.

Best Time To Visit: Rio Grande Reservoir is typically open June through October.

Fees: Unknown

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: There are a variety of rules to consider when visiting a National Forest. Please contact the local Forest Ranger for more specific information.

Directions: To get to Rio Grande Reservoir from:

Pagosa Springs drive northeast on US-160, turn right onto Colorado state Highway 149. Travel to the intersection of Colorado Highway 149 and Forest Road 520 (Rio Grande Reservoir Road), then 13.1 miles west on Road 520. The last 18 miles of the road are gravel and are rough and narrow in places, but the road is suitable for passenger cars, RV's and trailers.
Ouray drive north on US-550, turn right onto US-50. At Colorado State Highway 149 turn right. Travel to the intersection of Colorado Highway 149 and Forest Road 520 (Rio Grande Reservoir Road), then 13.1 miles west on Road 520. The last 18 miles of the road are gravel and are rough and narrow in places, but the road is suitable for passenger cars, RV's and trailers.

Address
Rio Grande National Forest-Divide Ranger Station
13308 West US Highway 160
P.O. Box 40
Del Norte, Colorado 81132
Phone
General: (719) 657-3321
TTY: (719) 657-6038
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