Squirrel Canyon Picnic Area - Drive from Bayfield, Colorado: 18.4 miles north on County Road 501, passing Vallecito Lake, then 2.4 miles on County Road 500. Squirrel Canyon Picnic Area is the first right as you enter the Vallecito Campground Area."

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Squirrel Canyon Picnic Area
Paved road to entrance of campground.
Stores and service stations offering picnicking and other supplies nearby.

Elevation:

8,000 Feet (2493.8 Meters)

Directions from Bayfield, Colorado: 18.4 miles north on County Road 501, passing Lake Vallecito, then 2.4 miles on County Road 500. The picnic area is the first right as you enter the campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

Activities:		Remarks:	On Site
	Cold Water Fishing	Vallecito Creek	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Weminuche Wilderness access at Vallecito Campground	No
	Picnicking	Squirrel Picnic Ground	Yes