Get a glimpse of events that shaped this young nation on a tour around Harpers Ferry National Historic Park and nearby Charles Town, both home to intriguing historic buildings.
Big Dominguez Campground is nestled among ponderosa pine, cottonwood trees and willows, next to the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Study Area and the Uncompaghre National Forest. Beautiful red canyon country surrounds you with opportunities for hiking and horseback riding. Big Dominguez Creek runs through the campground year round and is very popular for fishing. The area provides valuable wildlife habitat for desert bighorn sheep, deer, elk, mountain lion, black bear, wild turkey and chukar. Off-highway vehicles and mountain bikes are NOT allowed in the adjoining wilderness study area, however, there are areas nearby that are open to such activities.
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Details
Season
Open year round, best from May 15 - Oct 15
Location
29 miles south of Grand Junction
Elevation
7500 feet
Basic Info
Total Sites:
10 sites
More Site Details
RV Hookups:
No
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Grand Junction, head south on Hwy 50 to Whitewater. At Whitewater make a right turn on to Hwy 141. Travel 11.5 miles to the Divide Road turn off (Uncompaghre National Forest Access Road) on your left. The road winds and switchbacks to the top of the mountain. At the top stay on the main road until you come to a fork in the road. At the fork, follow the signs to Dominguez Conservation Area (left). In approximately 5 miles the Big Dominguez Campground will be on your right. CAUTION: Road becomes extremely hazardous in wet conditions. Watch for rock slides on last 2 miles of road leading to campground. We DO NOT recommend taking RVs or travel trailers to the campground.
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