McDonald Creek Trailhead

BLM Bureau of Land Management · CO · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

39.163, -109.031 , CO

Description

Hike along a stream bed for several miles to the Colorado River in search of rock art sites among outstanding scenery. Please be considerate of this fragile desert canyon - All the rock art can be seen without leaving the trail. Binoculars are a very good way to see the rock art details. Please walk only in the streambed to help preserve the natural beauty and your sense of discovery of this area. The McDonald Creek Cultural Area is closed to camping and campfires and the trail is open to foot traffic only.

Directions

From Grand Junction, travel on I-70 west and take the exit to Rabbit Valley (2). Take a left and go over the interstate and straight into Rabbit Valley. Continue on the dirt road. Take a right at the first intersection and a left at the second intersection (you will see a sign about camping opportunities in Rabbit Valley at the second intersection) - from here, travel approximately 2.3 miles to the trailhead.

Activities

DAY USE AREA HIKING HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE

Details

Stay LimitDay use area
Phone970-244-3000
Email[email protected]

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