State: Colorado
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 11
Elevation: 8881
County: Saguache
Free: No
About: The campground climbs up a hillside above South Fork Creek among Spruce and Aspen trees.Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on forest roads. Fishing is possible in Cave Creek (just below Campground), Poso Creek, South Fork Carnero Creek. Mountain Biking can be enjoyed to Coolbroth Canyon which leads to La Garita Trail and Geronimo Creek Trail. Big game hunting is also possible in this area.
Fees: $5 (2011)
Usage: Light
Water: None
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Closest Town: La Garita
Directions: Directions from Monte Vista, Colorado: From U.S. Highway 285, take the La Garita turnoff (County Road 41 G) and follow the paved road 6.0 miles west where the road forks. Take the right fork, the gravel surface Carnero Creek Road #690, 10.0 miles northwest to Road #675. Take Road #675 west 1.5 miles to Poso Campground. NOTE: County Rd. 41G becomes dirt and narrows to single-lane with turnouts after entering the National Forest.