Pickle Gulch

9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO 80465

Overview

Pickle Gulch is a group picnic and camping facility located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.

Recreation

Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.

Facilities

Pickle Gulch is an area that offers day-use picnic sites and six campsites to accommodate large groups. The picnic site can accommodate up to 150 people and is equipped with picnic tables and campfire circles. A parking area, vault toilets and a playground are provided. The group campsites are all walk-to sites for tent camping only. Each campsite is equipped with picnic tables, a campfire circle and tent pads. Vault toilets and drinking water spigots are shared between sites. A separate day-use area contains two volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and a vault toilet. Firewood may be gathered from the surrounding forest, if available, or purchased from the host.

Natural Features

The site offers many scenic views of the surrounding area. It is set among a fairly level forest of lodgepole pine trees, dotted with aspens.

Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees, there may be little to no shade at these sites.

Nearby Attractions

The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. The town hosts various popular events, including Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a short drive from the campground. This scenic park offers more than 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are also allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond within the park is open to fishing.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 234-1110.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Camp site features

Across 6 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 6 sites
Group sites: all 6 sites
Largest party: 30 people

Directions

From Interstate 25 in Denver, travel west on 6th Avenue to State Highway 6 and continue through Clear Creek Canyon. Turn on State Highway 119 toward Black Hawk and Central City. Follow the highway 4 miles north of Black Hawk, to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

26 reviews

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Spencer E

Loop:Grp 2

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very spacious campgrounds. Each site has several tent pads and lots of shade.

Elizabeth F

Loop:Grp 4

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great group site! Our sites each had 8-9 tent pads and a lovely central cooking and hangout area with two large picnic tables and oversized bear boxes for our gear. Well wooded and shaded. Sites 1-3 are all visible from each other. Then 4-5 (and maybe 6? Not sure) are visible from each other a bit further in.

feras A

Loop:Grp 1

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great campground for our group of 20. Large tent pads, bear boxes, picnic tables, and cleanest vault toilets I've ever seen. Expect a walk from parking lot to campsite, but we had lots of hands to help. Bring wagons if you have a lot of stuff. Stayed in Group Site 1. Great experience overall.

Austin W

Loop:Grp 5

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Reviewed a year ago

This location was perfect for our group! It really felt private and removed from the other campgrounds. We will definitely be coming back here.

Alexa G

Loop:Day Use Only Picnic Site

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Reviewed a year ago

Absolutely love this location! I got married to the love of my life at this campsite with some of the most breathtaking views. It was absolutely perfect for a lowkey wedding. The playground and open area was a huge hit with the kids. Plus the separate space away from the group campsites made it a truly private and intimate experience. Our guests enjoyed the views and roaming around and just overall was incredible. Definitely planning on doing another group event here in the future!

Alexa D

Loop:Grp 3

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Reviewed a year ago

We love coming here each year. Plenty of room to invite friends and family, lots of tree cover, space to hike and explore, and each site has a vault toilet and water spigot. Wildlife in the area, but there are two big bear boxes at each site. Two picnic tables and a bench around a fire pit. It isn't a terribly long walk from the parking to the sites, but if you've got heavy stuff or mobility issues, be sure to bring a wagon or wheelbarrow (or an extra set of strong arms). We've really only come towards the end of the season, but it hasn't been overly loud with the nearby campers. There might be a gun range nearby, too, as we've heard discharge during a few of our visits.

Availability

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