Upper Colorado River Recreation Area
Overview
Upper Colorado River Recreation Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Kremmling, Colorado.
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.
Overview
The Upper Colorado River Recreation Area spans a unique and beautiful landscape, known for its diverse water features, abundant wildlife, and cultural landscapes along the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway. There are many notable segments of the Upper Colorado River Area, but the popular Pumphouse Recreation Area offers camping opportunities. This area combines calm boating waters through heritage ranchlands with more challenging rapids in the intervening canyons.
Please be aware of dangerous rapids and practice water safety.
Know Before You Go
Nearby Camping:
- Radium Recreation Area - $6 per site, per night.
- Pumphouse Recreation Area - $10 per site, per night.
- Group Sites available for $30/night.
- Contact the Kremmling Field Office at (970) 724-3027 for more information.
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Things to Do at Upper Colorado River Recreation Area
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Upper Colorado River Recreation Area include:
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Photography
- Snorkeling
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
The Upper Colorado River has access points at various locations along US-40 between Hot Sulphur Springs and Dotsero.
GPS Coordinates: 39.98440000000000, -106.50839999999999
Contact & Resources
Phone: KFO: (970) 724-3000 or CRVFO: (970) 876-9000
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