If hiking is your pleasure, have we got trails for you. On site, we have 30 acres on the side of Hotchkiss mountain that lead to the wilderness area further up the mountain. The trails are old mining roads and are easy to follow, up and down. Within 10 miles of the campground, we have 5 peaks that are 14,000 feet or higher. These 14ers all have trails to the top and afford spectacular views. They range in difficulty from easy to moderate.

If you prefer, we offer new Jeep Wranglers for rent by the day or week. The most popular 4Wd trail is the Alpine Loop. The loop connects Lake City and Silverton via Cinnamon Pass and Ouray via Engineer Pass. The well preserved ghost towns
of Carson , Animas Forks , Burrows Park offer the explorer insight into the life here over 100 years ago. Old mines are numerous, and where the mine is now on public property, rock hounding is very popular.

Trout fishing in the streams and lakes is excellent, and boating, canoeing, white water rafting and horseback riding guides are also available nearby.