Dolores River - McPhee Reservoir to Bedrock (Suitable - Scenic) · Open Access
6,204 ft
Elevation
We cannot watch this one yet. It is not reservable through recreation.gov. Nothing here will alert you — browse what we do watch.
Mountain Sheep Point Rec Site, also known as ‘Dove Creek Pumps’ is approximately 19 miles downriver from Bradfield is the Mountain Sheep Point Recreation Site, which can be accessed by driving about 6 miles east from Dove Creek along gravel and dirt county roads. This site is used primarily as a river access point during 'boatable releases' on the Lower Dolores River and can be extremely busy during those periods. The rest of the year this site serves as a small day use site located with an extremely scenic portion of the Dolores River Canyon. Sheer Redrock cliffs and frequent appearances by bighorn sheep make this a great place to have a picnic lunch and dip your toes in the river. The site consists of a boat ramp, vault toilet, two picnic tables, one fire ring, interpretive panel, and parking. For more information, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office.
Getting there
When traveling US Highway 491, turn east on CR J, just south of Dove Creek. Then turn north on CR 9, east on H, then north again on CR 10. Veer left at the ‘Y’ and follow the county road down into the canyon.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
No Fee
Stay limit: 14 Day Stay Limit
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Mountain Sheep Point Rec Site
Can you reserve a site at Mountain Sheep Point Rec Site?
No. Mountain Sheep Point Rec Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Mountain Sheep Point Rec Site?
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