For all information, see their WEB SITE.įrom Denver, take I-70 west 160 miles to exit #116 at Glenwood Springs. Lat=39.55013, lon=-107.32462(source: map) (accuracy:approximate)Ĭommercial resort with hot springs feeding huge concrete pool. Don't know about where to park.ĭENVER, BRECKINRIDGE, GRAND JUNCTION, GLENWOOD SPRINGS The swimming hole is behind the nearby High School off this trail. The Animas River Trail is accessible in the area of W 22nd St. This one is behind the high school on the Animas River trail. Right in Durango there are swimming places in the Animas River. There are more swimming holes within another mile up the canyon. The first good swimming hole you come to is said to be at the mouth of Little Dominguez Creek, maybe 2-3 miles from the trailhead. From here, follow the hiking directions on the below web sites. The trailhead on the north end of the parking area is for the river rats and the trailhead on the south end is for hikers (take this trail). When you get to the parking area it gets a little confusing because there is a trailhead on each end. Bridgeport road is a maintained gravel road that is passable by any vehicle. and go 3 miles to the parking area at the Bridgeport Trailhead (coordinates above are for parking area). From Grand Junction take RT 50 south about 20 miles then turn west (right) on Bridgeport Rd. The one described here is from the Bridgeport trailhead. There are 3-4 access points to Dominguez Canyon. Probably optional in areas away from rafters on the Gunnison River. Much developed camping in national forests west and east of here. Undeveloped camping in the canyon, mostly used by rafters, get your site early in the day. Multiple swimming holes along an 6-8 mile minimum (round trip) hike in the Dominguez Canyon of the Gunnison River and joining the canyons of Little Dominguez Creek and Big Dominguez Creek (see map, topo version). The punchbowl is right there by the road. Look for a parking pull-out and maybe some cars on the south side of the road. No camping at site, there are several NF campgrounds on RT 82 east of here.įrom Aspen take RT 82 east (toward Independence Pass) for about 7 miles. Very cold, very deep bowl with lots of high-jumping opportunities - be very careful of currents, especially in spring. LAT, LON : lat=38.47335 lon=-107.1464 (source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Updated 1/2014.ĭRY CREEK : Swimming place in the Blue Mesa Reservoir at the Dry Creek picnic area about 1 miles EAST of the visitor center on RT 50. LAT, LON : lat=38.466 lon=-107.167(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. OLD HWY 50 BEACH : Swimming place in the Blue Mesa Reservoir adjacent to the Elk Creek Campground right by the visitor center. LAT, LON : lat=38.47711 lon=-107.17661(source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Then:īAY OF CHICKENS : Swimming place in the Blue Mesa Reservoir about 1.2 miles WEST of the visitor center on RT 50. For details, see DIRECTIONS below.įrom Montrose, go east on RT 50 about 50 miles to the Curecanti N.R.A. The water is cool and there are "no wake" rules at the below swimming places. The banks of the reservoir are generally very rocky and steep but there are a few easily accessed swimming places. is the Blue Mesa Reservoir on the Gunnison River. You can keep hiking past here (keep to the right at Engine Creek Trail) and get to several other waterfalls in quick succession. If you walk another 2 miles, you will come to the first waterfall. Just after the hairpin turn, turn north (left) on a rocky road and drive about 20 minutes then park at the weather tower (if you have a 4 WD vehicle, you may be able to drive further.) Hike on the road, pass some cabins, for about 1 mile, then see a locked gate and a trail to the right along the creek. Hike about 4 miles round trip in a beautiful slot canyon to waterfalls and swimming places.įrom Durango, take RT 550 north about 30 miles (Past Cascade Village) to the hairpin turn to the right. See a SLIDESHOW of swimming hole photos in this state. ON STATE MAP BELOW: BLUE = swimming hole,
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