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Old Timers Campground
Old Timers Campground sits on the east shore of Vallecito Reservoir, at an elevation of 7,900 feet. Eleven well-shaded sites provide a cool, intimate setting on a gentle, grassy hillside near the water, with an adjacent gravel boat ramp. This is a very popular area during the peak summer season, and sites have been known to fill quickly.
Elevation: 7,900 Feet (2462.6 Meters)
Max Length of Stay: 14 Days
Number of Sites: 11
Reservation Status: Not Accepted

Related Pages:

Emerald Lake Trail
Lake Eileen Trail
North Canyon Trail
Vallecito Creek Trail
Graham Creek Campground
Middle Mtn. Campground
North Canyon Campground
Old Timers Campground
Pine Point Campground
Vallecito Campground
Middle Mtn. Snowmobile Area
Squirrel Canyon Picnic Area


Directions from Bayfield, Colorado: From Highway 160, follow County Road 501 north 16 miles until you reach the turnoff to the Vallecito Dam area. Old Timers Campground is on Forest Road 603, 1 1/2 miles from the dam, on the east shore of Vallecito Reservoir.

Seasonal Information:
Closed for the 2003 season due to damage from the Missionary ridge fire.

Fee Information:
Type Price
(2000)
Remarks
Camping - Single Unit $10 Tables, fireplaces (firewood available, you gather), toilets, potable water in season, refuse containers provided.

Activities: Remarks:

On Site

Boating Boating Gravel boat ramp is located adjacent to campsites with day use parking available.
Yes
Trailor Camping Trailer Camping Limited trailer space and parking
Yes
Camping Camping Old Timers Campground
Yes
Cross Country Skiing Access Cross-country Skiing Seasonal, when snow permits.
No
Cold Water Fishing Vallecito Reservoir and Creek
Yes
Hiking and Walking Hiking & Walking Easy to more difficult trails. Some access the Weminuche Wilderness.
No
Picnic Area Picnic Area
Yes
Viewing Scenery Viewing Scenery Beautiful view of the lake and mountains with grassy shoreline
Yes

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Last Update: 04-28-2004