California Park/Black Mountain Area
Located in Northern Colorado, on the west side of the Routt National Forest, the California Park/Black Mountain area is home to the Elkhead Mountains. Notable peaks and destinations include Bears Ears Peaks, Slater Park, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Sawtooth Mountain. Visitors can find remote meadows, scenic vistas, and the trail less traveled. Much of the California Park and Black Mountain area is remote and far from amenities. Please plan accordingly when visiting. The region is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District.
Recreation Sites
Adams Creek Trailhead: Trail #1144.6A
Although only 1.5 miles in length, this trail provides motorized, foot, bike and horse access to the entire 1144 system of trails in California Park.
Adams Park Trailhead: Trail #1144
This trail provides motorized and foot, bike and horse access to the #1144 Bears Ears system of trails, connecting most directly with Adams Creek #1144.6A and #1144 Bears Ears. The trails system can…
Aspen Trailhead: Trail #1183.1A
Located near Freeman Reservoir, this non-motorized trail is open to foot, bike, and horse traffic. Day hiking leads to Cottonwood and Sherman Trails, the #1183 Freeman trail, #1144 Bears Ears and the…
Black Mountain Trailhead: Trail #1185
This 7.2-mile one-way single track Trail # 1185 takes off the 110.3B road and goes north, connecting to the Black Mountain Trail. The trail is for non-motorized use and is great for backpacking,…
California Park Trailhead: Trail #1144
Located in California Park, this lightly trafficked trail is non-motorized and provides foot, bike and horse access to the #1144 Bears Ears system of trails.
Campground Trailhead: Trail #1185
This single track, non-motarized Trail # 1185 takes off the 110.3B road and goes north, connecting to the Black Mountain Trail.
Cottonwood Trailhead: Trail #1183
This lightly trafficked, non-motorized trail is good for running and is .8 miles one way. The trail starts at Freeman boat dock and connects to Aspen, Sherman, Bears Ears and Black Mountain trail…
Dry Fork Trailhead: Trail #1144
This non-motorized, multi-use trail is located in the Black Mountain area and connects to the #1144 Bears Ears trail system.
Freeman Reservoir Boat Ramp
Freeman Reservoir and campground is not operated or maintained by the Forest Service. All operations fall under Moffat County.This 17-acre reservoir is 21 miles north of Craig, CO on U.S. Highway…
Freeman Reservoir Campground
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Freeman Reservoir Campground is not managed or operated by the Forest Service, all operations fall under Moffat County. This campground is located 21 miles north of Craig, CO on U.S. Highway and is…