Can you reserve a site at Pierce Elliott Trailhead # 851?

No. Pierce Elliott Trailhead # 851 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Pierce Elliott Trailhead # 851

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Rio Grande National Forest (NF) · Open Access

11,332 ft
Elevation

Directions from Creede: Travel southwest on Colorado Highway 149 for 6 miles, to the intersection of Colorado Highway 149 and Forest Road #523 (Middle Creek Road), then south on Middle Creek Road #523 for approximately 4 miles, to the intersection of Road #523 and Lime Creek Road #528. Stay to the left at the "Y" intersection and follow the Lime Creek Road #528 for approximately 9 miles. The last mile and 1/4 is 4 wheel drive.

Getting there

37.71525, -106.90194 · 37°42'54.9"N 106°54'7.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	33	38	46	54	63	75	79	75	70	61	46	33
Low °F	-10	-4	11	21	27	33	40	40	32	20	8	-8
Precip in	0.8	0.8	1.0	1.1	1.0	0.8	2.0	2.7	1.7	1.3	1.2	0.7

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 Pierce Elliott Trailhead # 851

Can you reserve a site at Pierce Elliott Trailhead # 851?: No. Pierce Elliott Trailhead # 851 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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