Recreation area

Sarvis Creek Wilderness

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Sarvis Creek Wilderness is on the Yampa Ranger District of the Routt National Forest.  The United States Congress designated the Sarvis Creek Wilderness in 1993 and it has a total of 44,556 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Colorado and is managed by the Forest Service. The rugged, heavily-wooded terrain rises from 7,004 to 10,734 feet, Visitors may enjoy a tumbling waterfall, a moist meadow or historic logging camp remains by following the Sarvis Creek Trail and the Silver Creek Trail. Wilderness.net page for Sarvis Creek Wilderness Trails that access Sarvis Creek Wilderness include: Sarvis Creek Trail Silver Creek Trail Select 'Hiking' on the Yampa Ranger District Recreation page for a complete list of trails.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING

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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.