U.S. Forest Service · Gunnison National Forest · CO

Soap Creek Campground - Gunnison RD

OpenSeason 05-23 – 09-29

First-comeAccess

The place

This campground provides access to the southern trails of the West Elk Wilderness. On site is Coal Mesa Trailhead, which is the portal for a network of trails including 451.2 (Coal Mesa), 451 and 452. Horse corrals and bins are located adjacent to the campground. 21 campsites.

SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24

No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

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Fees

$18 per night per camping unit
$6 per day for day use/picnic use in a campsite
$10 per firewood bundle.

SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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