US Forest ServiceFree
West Elks Wilderness Camp CO
Gunnison National Forest, Paonia CO, Colorado11,559 ft🗓 Jul-Sep
About this site
Gunnison NF trail camp in the West Elk Wilderness. Volcanic pinnacles, elk herds, remote.
Peak season temperatures
60°F
Avg high
41°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Common Golden-mantled Ground SquirrelCanada Goose
Activities
BackpackingWildlife watchingFishing
Amenities
Fire ring
Site types
Tent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Jul-Sep
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Elevation
- 11,559 ft
- Peak temps
- 41°–60°F
- Rating
- 4.7
- Coordinates
- 38.7034, -107.3534
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