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Reservation Status:
Not Accepted
Elevation:
9,400 Feet
Length of Stay:
14 Days
Number of Sites:
7
Reservation Contact:
N/A
Capacity:
35 People
Reservation:
No
Season:
June - October
From Beaver Creek, Travel west on I-70 to Eagle (exit #147). Turn left and drive into Eagle. Turn left on Capitol Street and follow to Brush Creek Road. Turn left and follow Brush Creek Road 10 miles south of Eagle; turn left on the East Brush Creek, FDR 415 and drive 7 miles southeast. The last mile on FDR 415 to the campground is a narrow and rough rocky road.
Location Information
NATURAL FEATURES
At an elevation of 9,400 feet, Fulford Cave Campground is located in a sparse stand of young aspen, spruce and fir, near an active beaver pond and East Brush Creek. From this high location, there are nice views of Yeoman Park below.FACILITIES
Fulford Cave Campground has 7 partly-shaded campsites with picnic tables and fire ring grills. This campground has small sites, clustered together and only one site could accommodate a vehicle up to 25 feet long. There is one vault toilet and drinking water is available at a hydrant. Trash receptacles are also available for garbage disposal. ATTRACTIONS:
TRAILS - There are three popular trails beginning next to the campground.
The Fulford Cave Trail, #1875, (0.7 miles) goes up to the entrance of Fulford Cave.
The Lake Charles Trail, #1899, (5.4 miles) goes up to Lake Charles in the Holy Cross Wilderness.
The Iron Edge Trail, #1873, (7.4 miles) is a horseback riding and hiking trail that leads to the Peter Estin ski hut and then goes on to Lake Charles. FISHING - East Brush Creek, running next to the campground, has both brook and
rainbow trout. FULFORD CAVE - This popular cave has a great variety of features to discover and
explore. Cave exploration can be exciting, but visitors are reminded that caves can be dangerous and that special equipment is needed for a safe trip. HISTORY - A visit to the historic mining town of Fulford is just a couple of miles up FDR 418.
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