Recreation area

Crystal Lake Fishing Site

PSICC · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Located just off Highway 24, south of Leadville at the entrance to theArkansas River Headwaters. Stocked with rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout and cutthroat.  *Artificial Flies & Lures ONLY

Activities

  • FISHING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.