Can you reserve a site at Bennett Creek Picnic Site?

No. Bennett Creek Picnic Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Bennett Creek Picnic Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Roosevelt National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,593 ft
Elevation

This picnic area is situated next to County Road 63E (Pingree Park Road) where it crosses Bennett Creek. It is in an open coniferous forest with steep mountainous topography. There is a parking area, two picnic sites, with a table and fire grate, and a restroom available. There is no drinking water. Primary use of this area is picnicking and fishing in Bennett creek.

Getting there

From Rustic, head east on CO-14E toward N Co Rd 69 for 5 miles. Turn right onto Pingree Rd and continue 3.8 miles. Destination will be on the left.

40.65732, -105.51932 · 40°39'26.3"N 105°31'9.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	31	33	40	45	55	68	74	72	65	51	39	31
Low °F	11	10	15	20	28	36	43	41	34	26	18	11
Precip in	1.2	1.5	2.3	2.6	2.3	1.4	1.9	1.7	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bennett Creek Picnic Site

Can you reserve a site at Bennett Creek Picnic Site?: No. Bennett Creek Picnic Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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