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Needle Creek Reservoir Camping Area

Cochetopa, Colorado · 8,852 ft

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Wildfire 44 mi SW: Elk, 7,257 acres, 90% contained

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3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night: FreeForest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
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Elevation: 8,852 ft (2,698 m)8,852 ft2,698 m
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Land: Gunnison National Forest
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Elevation: 8830' Needle Creek Reservoir lies between Highways 50 and 114 in the Cochetopa Hills along the headwaters of Needle Creek. This reservoir was constructed in 1962 for irrigation water storage. Its low elevation, 8,830 feet, and easy access make it a favorite fishing area for many. Fishing is usually good at this site, where rainbow and brook trout average ten to eleven inches. Boats are allowed in the reservoir, but most people fish from shore with good success.

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Cell service at Needle Creek Reservoir Camping Area: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

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WedShowers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance T-storms, 75% chance of rain46°32°
ThuPartly Sunny, 5% chance of rain49°27°
FriSunny53°30°
SatMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain56°37°
SunMostly Sunny, 9% chance of rain54°35°