Can you reserve a site at Big Creek Lake Boat Access?

No. Big Creek Lake Boat Access is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Big Creek Lake Boat Access

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Routt National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,022 ft
Elevation

Primitive boat ramp to launch small motorized craft. There is a no wake restriction near shore. The area provides picnic tables, fishing access and general recreation opportunities in this beautiful lakeside setting near portal to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area. This area is managed by the Parks Ranger District.

Getting there

Directions from Walden: Head north on Highway 125 for 9 miles to Cowdrey. Turn left at Cowdrey onto County Road 6W for 18 miles to Pearl. Take Forest Road 600 for 6 miles to the Big Creek Lakes Recreation Area. Primitive boat ramps are located in the east shore day use area (turn left at "T") or in the north shore day use area (turn right at "T", but then bear left at first fork).

40.93646, -106.61240 · 40°56'11.3"N 106°36'44.6"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.9 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 Big Creek Lake Boat Access

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

Camping near Big Creek Lake Boat Access

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Seedhouse Guard Station 13.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Seedhouse Campground 14.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hog Park Campground 14.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hinman Campground (CO) 17.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Six Mile Campground 13.4 mi · Campground
Purgatory Gulch Trailhead 16.1 mi · Facility
Pelton Creek Campground 18.7 mi · Campground
Encampment River Campground 19.5 mi · Campground
Steamboat Lake Parking Lot 19.9 mi · Facility

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

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