| About Gunnison National Forest |
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| Beaver Ponds |
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Vehicle Accessibility:
Passenger Vehicle
Elevation:
9,558 Feet
Handicapped Accessible:
no
Recommended Season:
Summer
Usage:
Moderate in Summer
USGS Map:
Mt. Axtell
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From Gunnison, Travel four miles north on Highway 135 to Ohio Creek Road, Forest Road 730, and proceed about twenty miles to Beaver Ponds Picnic Grounds Parking. There is a short half mile walk to the Beaver Ponds.
Location Information
An easy .5 mile trail leads to these beautiful ponds surrounded by Aspen trees and scenic views. This is a good place to take kids for fishing and enjoying fascinating beaver work. Brook trout are present in these lakes and fishing is rated as fair.
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