Recreation area

Messenger Gulch Picnic Area

PSICC · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Messenger Gulch Picnic Area is one of the four picinic areas in Eleven Mile Canyon.  Each site is equipped with a grill and picnic table.

Getting there

From Lake George turn onto County Road 96.  Travel about 3/4 of a mile and bear right into the Canyon; the picnic area will be in on your right.

Activities

  • PICNICKING

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.