The Crown Rec Area
Overview
The Crown Rec Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Carbondale, Colorado. The Crown Special Recreation Management Area near Carbondale is managed primarily for mountain biking but has trails open to hikers, equestrians, and motorized use. It has been popular for many years because of a dense trail network in the Prince Creek drainage. The Crown offers spectacular views of Mount Sopris and the Roaring Fork Valley. The Crown is closed from December 1 to April 15, except a mountain bike trail paralleling Prince Creek Road (CTY Rd 5). For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.
Things to Do at The Crown Rec Area
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at The Crown Rec Area include:
Nearby Activities
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
From the town of Carbondale take highway 133 south. At Price Creek Road intersection, turn left and drive along Prince Creek approximately 4.2 to the recreation area. There are several pull offs for parking. For non-motorized use the first parking lot with the kiosk. For mechanized please go to the upper parking lot which is about 2 miles from the lower access parking at the kiosk.
GPS Coordinates: 39.33275000000000, -107.15167000000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (970) 876-9000
