Owl Creek Pass Bring your camera, there are a lot of photos. County Road 8 towards Owl Creek Pass Uncompahgre National Forest Owl Creek Pass There is a camping spot at the summit of Owl Creek Pass, with views of the towering peaks in the background. Owl Creek flows past your camp. There is even a little outhouse. View from Owl Creek Pass Owl Creek Pass Owl Creek Pass   Meadow west from Owl Creek Pass Campsite at the Meadow near Owl Creek Pass Dispersed camping in the same area. LATITUDE: N 38°09.725 LONGITUDE: W 107°34.096 There is a nice meadow about a mile west of Owl Creek Pass summit with some primitive campsites. Vista Point on Road 585 towards Owl Creek Pass Vista Point on Road 585 Vista Point on Road 585 LATITUDE: N 38°10.835 LONGITUDE: W 107°37.234 (About 9 miles from Hwy.550) There were some primitive campsites at the Vista Point, but you should avoid camping at trailheads and parking areas.

DIRECTIONS: From Montrose, CO Take Hwy.60 east xx miles Turn on Road xx From Ridgeway, CO Hwy 550 north 1 1/2 mile Turn on County Road 10 After a couple miles stay on Road 8 (National forest Boundary about 8 miles) Continue on Forest Road 858 Owl Creek Summit is about 7 miles There are signs clearly marking the roads towards Owl Creek Pass. From Hwy.550 it was about 15 miles to the summit. Cimarron Forks ROAD CONDITIONS: Gravel roads with washboards and such Mountain grades and curves Not recommended for RVs There are Moose in the Area... We haven't seen any, but there is a sign warning hunters to know what they are shooting. HOW TO STOP A CHARGING MOOSE If a moose charges at you, stand behind a tree and wave your arms. The moose will charge straight into the tree and you have a nice meal... xx River Cimarron Forks xx River Cimarron Forks CIMARRON FORKS About 6 miles east from Owl Creek Summit. Silver Jack Reservoir Silver Jack Reservoir

Silverton, Colorado (January 2005) Highway 550 near Silverton, Colorado Historic Mining Structures Hwy.550 MP82 About 12 miles north from Silverton PHOTO HERE The river runs blood red... Very scary looking. Hwy.550 MP82 About 12 miles north from Silverton South Mineral Creek SOUTH MINERAL CREEK Highway 550 North from Silverton View from Eureka Alpine Loop Road east from Silverton, CO. ALPINE LOOP ROAD Dispersed camping and rugged mountain views. Road towards Gates Of Lodore Also see: CATHEDRAL VALLEY Also see: CORAL PINK SAND DUNES Also see: GATES OF LODORE Also see: GOOSENECKS SP Also see: TARRYALL MOUNTAINS Also see: VALLEY OF THE GODS Monument Valley Navajo Park Mesa Verde National Park (West from Durango, Colorado) Hovenweep National Monument (West from Durango, Colorado) Great Sand Dunes National Park Skyline Drive Four Corners Monument CAMPGROUND INDEX Complete free campground listing CAMPING ADVICE AND TIPS TOURIST PHOTOS www.eugenecarsey.com dispersedcampgrounds.com Camped here August 15, 2005 Camped here August 12, 2009 Free campgrounds and camping COLORADO CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY UNCOMPAHGRE NATIONAL FOREST OWL CREEK PASS