Recreation area

Mineral Basin

PSICC · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Mineral Basin is located west of Cottonwood Lake campground. The groomed trail travels west up to Mineral Basin to the Continental Divide.

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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.