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Big Creek Campground Access

Big Creek Campground Access provides a gravel boat launch for motorized boating on Big Creek Reservoir Number 1, allowing trailers to back directly into the water.

The access point is located within Big Creek Campground (elevation 10,130 feet), which offers 26 campsites, vault toilets, and hand-pump drinking water on a first-come, first-served basis, operating seasonally from late June through late September.

The launch is day-use only, open sunrise to sunset with no fees required, and is accessible via Forest Road 121 from Cedaredge or Forest Road 521 from Collbran.


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