Corkscrew Camping Area
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October 27th, 2026
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Corkscrew Camping Area is in the San Juan Mountains 8 miles outside of the town of Ouray, CO. This area provides dispersed camping recreational opportunities. Campers would be centrally located to multiple hiking and four-wheel drive trails. Iconic trails in the area include Black Bear Pass, Corkscrew Gulch, Hayden Trail, Engineer Pass, and the infamous Alpine Loop. All-Wheel Drive or Four-Wheel Drive is recommended for dispersed camping access. A vault restroom is not available at the camping area. From Ouray, CO travel south on US Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway) for 8 miles. Turn right on Ouray County Road 20. Camping area is located at the base of the Corkscrew Gluch Four-Wheel Drive route.
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GPS 37.93910, -107.67130
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Nearby places
- Hayden Trailhead Trailhead 1.5 mi
- Engineer Pass Trailhead 3.6 mi
- Thistledown Campground Campground (Paid Public) 4.1 mi
- Bear Creek Trailhead Trailhead 4.4 mi
- Angel Creek Campground Campground (Paid Public) 4.5 mi
- Animas Forks Tourist Attraction 5.5 mi
- Upper Cascade Falls Trailhead 5.8 mi
- Amphitheater (Co) Campground (Paid Public) 5.8 mi
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