Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
Good pocket-water fishing for trout in a high mountain cobble-bottomed stream. Lake fishing is also available at Emerald Lake, approximately three miles upstream of the Forest boundary. For more information on this and other streams and lakes on the Leadville district
Fishing
Fish:
Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout
Details
Season:
Year round
Camping Info
Several Forest Service Campgrounds along the creek. Limited dispersed camping is available in areas outside of the riparian zone.
Amenities
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Forest Service Rd.110. This road is not maintained during the winter. The road is usually clear of snow by the beginning of May.
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