Big Meadows
About Big Meadows
Near Big Meadows Reservoir. Big Meadows Reservoir is 600 acres and is a no-wake lake. Big Meadows is 1 1/2 miles west of U.S. Highway 160, 11.6 miles west of South Fork. The campground meanders up a mountainside above Big Meadows Reservoir in a series of loops. It is attractive and located among a heavy variety of conifers and Aspen trees. The boat ramp and Archuleta Trail are co-located across the reservoir from the campground. HIKING: Cascade Falls Trail (foot) - 0.25 miles, Archuleta Trail #839 (horse and foot) - 6 miles accesses the Weminuche Wilderness. FISHING: Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout" Fishing (for stocked fish), hunting, and boating at the reservoir.
Details
Fees: Day Use: $12 per day $10 per day (during shoulder season) Overnight Use: Single Site: $29 per night Double Site: $58 per night Group Site: $99 per night Single or Double Site: $10 per night (during shoulder season)
Season: This campground is operated by both the Concessionaire and Forest Service, the site is available year round depending on weather conditions.
Location
Coordinates: 37.538079, -106.796501
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