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Big Dominguez Campground, Colorado
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Description: 7500-foot elevation. 9 campsites and a group camping area in the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, between the Dominguez Canyons Wilderness and the Uncompahgre National Forest. With beautiful red canyon country all around, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking and horseback riding. Big Dominguez Creek runs through the campground year round and is very popular for fishing. The area provides valuable wildlife habitat for desert bighorn sheep, deer, elk, mountain lion, black bear, wild turkey and chukar.
Location: From Grand Junction, head south on US 50 to Whitewater. At Whitewater make a right turn on to CO 141.
Travel 11.5 miles to the Divide Road turn off (Uncompaghre National Forest Access Road) on your left. At the top or the mountain stay on the main road until you come to a fork in the road. At the fork, follow the signs to Dominguez Conservation Area (left). In approximately 5 miles the Big Dominguez Campground will be on your right.
Address: Grand Junction Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
2815 H Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506 |
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Phone: 970-244-3000 |
Season: May 15 - October 15 |
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Fee: no |
Reservations: no
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: CAUTION: Road becomes extremely hazardous in wet conditions. Watch for rock slides on last 2 miles of road leading to campground.
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