Roan Plateau - JQS Creek Cross

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Silt , CO · Dispersed

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

39.57492, -107.81221 · Colorado River Valley Field Office , Silt , CO 81652

Description

The Roan Plateau overlooks the Colorado River Valley, and provides exceptional opportunities for recreation including hiking, hunting, motorized recreation, camping, and fishing. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.

Directions

Cow Creek Gulch - From I-70 take exit 90 and go north. Take a left onto Highway 6 also known as Centennial Pkwy. Turn right on Truck Route Highway 13. Go 16.7 Miles and turn left onto County Road 5. Travel 3.9 Miles and turn left onto Cow Creek Gulch Road. Travel up Cow Creek to the top. JQS Trail - From I-70 take exit 90 and go north. Take a left onto Highway 6 also known as Centennial Pkwy. Turn right on Truck Route Highway 13. Turn left onto Fravert Reservoir Road (County Road 244). In about 2 miles the road forks: take the left fork and continue through the Hubbard Mesa Open Area for another 2.5 miles. The road will T into the JQS Trail (CR 242). Turn left to begin the climb up the Roan Plateau.

Activities

FISHING HIKING HUNTING OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeNo Fee but OHV permit is required. Out of state visitors are required to retain a Non-resident OHV registration.
Phone970-876-9000
Email[email protected]

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