Spruce Campground, located on Cebolla Creek, lies between the Powderhorn and
La Garita Wilderness areas. This area is popular with hikers, backpackers and
anglers. Several miles of trail exist in both wilderness areas.

<p>Spruce Campground, located on Cebolla Creek, lies between the Powderhorn and La Garita Wilderness areas. This area is popular with hikers, backpackers and anglers. Several miles of trail exist in both wilderness areas.</p>

$14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use in a
campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Spruce Campground - Gunnison RD

Hidden Valley Tent Campground is a primitive tent camping only area. The site
is located between the Powderhorn and La Garita Wilderness areas. This tent
camping site is great for folks interested in hiking and backpacking. It
offers access to extensive trail systems within both wilderness and general
forest areas. The landscape is in a narrow valley with spruce, fir and aspen
trees next to Cebolla Creek.

<p>Hidden Valley Tent Campground is a primitive tent camping only area. The site is located between the Powderhorn and La Garita Wilderness areas. This tent camping site is great for folks interested in hiking and backpacking. It offers access to extensive trail systems within both wilderness and general forest areas. The landscape is in a narrow valley with spruce, fir and aspen trees next to Cebolla Creek.</p>

Hidden Valley Tent Campground- Gunnison RD

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a
QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to**first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival** as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival</strong> as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

Deer Lakes (CO)

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote  areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

Williams Creek (CO)

A real jewel of a secluded campground overlooking a picturesque valley
adjacent to the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Located near the junction of Soldier
Creek and Blue Creek with variety of hiking trails exist in the area including
Big Blue Trail, Fall Creek Trail, Ridge Stock Driveway Trail and Alpine Trail.
Most of these trails lead south into the wilderness where mechanized and
motorized travel is not allowed. The landscape is mostly aspen and spruce
trees.

<p>A real jewel of a secluded campground overlooking a picturesque valley adjacent to the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Located near the junction of Soldier Creek and Blue Creek with variety of hiking trails exist in the area including Big Blue Trail, Fall Creek Trail, Ridge Stock Driveway Trail and Alpine Trail. Most of these trails lead south into the wilderness where mechanized and motorized travel is not allowed. The landscape is mostly aspen and spruce trees.</p>

Big Blue Campground - Gunnison RD

## Overview

The Alpine Ranger Station is situated on the Alpine Plateau at 9,600 feet, in
a beautiful alpine valley surrounded by aspen, spruce and fir forest. With
inspiring views and multiple nearby recreation opportunities, the Ranger
Station is just the place for a quiet and historic retreat, with a few modern
amenities.

## Recreation

Surrounded by miles of National Forest, visitors to the Alpine Ranger Station
can enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. There are several hiking and
mountain biking trails nearby, as well as opportunities for OHV use, including
ATV and motorcycle routes. Also, the ranger station has a horse barn and small
corral, offering the opportunity for horseback riding. The Uncompahgre
Wilderness is adjacent to the Ranger Station and a trailhead to Uncompahgre
Peak (a popular 14'er) is only a mile away.

## Facilities

Visitors can expect to experience two semi-rustic cabins with some modern
amenities. The main cabin has a semi-modernized kitchen with a propane cooking
stove, refrigerator, and sink. There is a separate bathhouse located a few
feet away from the main cabin with a vault toilet. Other amenities include:
solar electric lighting and a pot belly wood stove. The main cabin can
accommodate up to four people, featuring two bunk beds with four twin-size
mattresses. The other cabin has a queen bed on the ground level and a loft.  
  
  
  
  
Basic kitchen supplies - pots/pans/silverware - are provided. Cleaning
supplies are provided, and guests are required to clean before they leave.
Guests should bring their own bedding and towels.  
  
  
  
  
Plan to pack it in, pack it out. Please take your trash with you when you
leave.  
  

## Natural Features

The Ranger Station is located near the end of Forest Service Road 868,
adjacent to Blue Creek and Soldier Creek. This beautiful area offers many
scenic viewing opportunities, including the Cannibal Plateau and the
Uncompahgre Wilderness, and is close to many hiking and fishing opportunities.

## Nearby Attractions

The small town of Lake City is located about an hour drive from the cabins, it
has two small grocery stores, a gas station, and a few restaurants.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Alpine Ranger Station is situated on the Alpine Plateau at 9,600 feet, in a beautiful alpine valley surrounded by aspen, spruce and fir forest. With inspiring views and multiple nearby recreation opportunities, the Ranger Station is just the place for a quiet and historic retreat, with a few modern amenities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Surrounded by miles of National Forest, visitors to the Alpine Ranger Station can enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. There are several hiking and mountain biking trails nearby, as well as opportunities for OHV use, including ATV and motorcycle routes. Also, the ranger station has a horse barn and small corral, offering the opportunity for horseback riding. The Uncompahgre Wilderness is adjacent to the Ranger Station and a trailhead to Uncompahgre Peak (a popular 14'er) is only a mile away.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Visitors can expect to experience two semi-rustic cabins with some modern amenities. The main cabin has a semi-modernized kitchen with a propane cooking stove, refrigerator, and sink. There is a separate bathhouse located a few feet away from the main cabin with a vault toilet. Other amenities include: solar electric lighting and a pot belly wood stove.  The main cabin can accommodate up to four people, featuring two bunk beds with four twin-size mattresses.  The other cabin has a queen bed on the ground level and a loft. <br><br><br><br><br>Basic kitchen supplies - pots/pans/silverware - are provided. Cleaning supplies are provided, and guests are required to clean before they leave. Guests should bring their own bedding and towels. <br><br><br><br><br>Plan to pack it in, pack it out. Please take your trash with you when you leave.<br><br></p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Ranger Station is located near the end of Forest Service Road 868, adjacent to Blue Creek and Soldier Creek. This beautiful area offers many scenic viewing opportunities, including the Cannibal Plateau and the Uncompahgre Wilderness, and is close to many hiking and fishing opportunities.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The small town of Lake City is located about an hour drive from the cabins, it has two small grocery stores, a gas station, and a few restaurants.</p>

Alpine Ranger Cabin

ALPINE RANGER STATION Living room

ALPINE RANGER STATION Small Cabin Bedroom

ALPINE RANGER STATION Kitchen

ALPINE RANGER STATION Cabin

ALPINE RANGER STATION Overview

Alpine Ranger Station

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