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Blue Creek Lodge, Cabins, RV Park & Camp800-326-6408Nestled in the heart of the Rio Grande National Forest and on the edge of the headwaters of the Rio Grande River. At 8,735 feet, Blue Creek Lodge offers you a vacationers' paradise where you're not a tourist. Between South Fork & Creede at Wagon Wheel Gap. Established in 1932 as a dance hall and saloon where gambling and moonshining took place. Now we are a haven for fishermen, hunters, skiers, hikers, and photographers. Our family style restaurant offers the Best HOME cooking. Modern shower house and newly-remodeled cabins with kitchens. Lodge rooms with baths. 30/50 amp full hookup RV sites. Wildlife abounds! Beauty salon in the lodge. Group rates for skiers. Open all year (except for camping 5/15-10/1). Hosted by the Philbern family since 1976! On Highway 149, between milepost markers 11 and 12 (Halfway between South Fork and Creede at Wagon Wheel Gap). 11682 Highway 149, South Fork Colorado 81154; 800-326-6408; 719-658-2479; fax 719-658-2915. LODGINGLodging Open Dates: All YearRATESNightly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $50 to $120Weekly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $300 to $720 ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTIONAbout Smoking: All non smoking units.Cabins/Cottages with Cooking Facilities: 11 Vacation Homes or Guest Houses: 1 Lodge Rooms without Cooking Facilities: 7 Units with King Beds: Some units. Units with Queen Beds: Most units. Units with Wood Fireplaces: 1 Additional Amenities (ask about availability): Coffee Maker. High Chair. TECHNOLOGY IN UNITSUnits with TV: All units.Type of Reception: Satellite. Number of Channels: 99 VCR Player in Units: Some units. Internet Access in Units: All units. Internet Access at No Additional Fee: Through Dial-Up. CAMPINGCamping Open Dates: 5/15 to 10/1Along a Highway: Easy access for quick and convenient RVing along Interstate or State Highways. RATESTent Camping Rates: $25 a night for two people.RV Camping Rates: $26 a night for two people. Additional Person Rate: Adult: $5. Kids free under the age of 6. Kids: $5. Weekly RV Camping Rates On-Season: $156.00 for two people. SITE DESCRIPTIONSRV Sites: 31Tent Sites: 2 Total Sites: 31 Full Hookups: 31 sites with water, electric and sewer. 50 Amp Hookups: 17 sites with 50 amp electrical service. Long RV Sites 45+ Feet: 7 RV sites are 45 feet or longer. Pull-Thru Sites: 6 RV Sites Wide Enough for Slideout(s) 31 FACILITIESElevation: 8735 feet above sea level.Region: Southwest - Wagon Wheel Gap Region: Southwest - Creede Region: Southwest - South Fork Area Location: Away from Town, but close to a community convenience store and restaurant. Setting: Mountain views. Waterfront setting along a river, stream or creek. Adjoins public lands. Country feel. Forested. Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Groups. OPEN Campfires (individual use): Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.) BBQ Grills (individual use): Yes Restaurant: On site. Meals Regularly Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. On-Property in Central Area for Guests to Use: Wood Fireplace. Wood Stove. Central Area for OPEN Campfires. (If no local fire bans are active.) Central Picnic Area with BBQ Grills. Laundry Area (washers and dryers). Kid's Play Structure: On site. Overnight Pack Trip: On site. Credit Cards: Visa Card. MasterCard. PET POLICIESPets in Lodging: Sorry, NO pets are allowed in private rental units.Pets at Campground & RV Park: Pets are allowed at campsites for no additional cost. Well-behaved dogs or cats are allowed on a leash outdoors while their owners are on-site. Kennel (sitting service for your pet) Available: 20 minutes drive. Vet Services: 20 minutes drive. TECHNOLOGY FOR GUESTS TO USE IN A COMMON AREAPhone: In private rental units.Television: Available. VCR: Available. Fax Machine: Available. Dial-up Internet: Available free. GROUPS: REUNIONS, WEDDINGS, RETREATS AND MEETINGSGroups Welcome: Club. Corporate. Reunion. Weddings. Elopements. Youth group with adult leaders. Retreat.Group Meeting Area: Indoor room and outdoor area. Central Area for OPEN Campfires: Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.) Central Picnic Area with BBQ Grills: Yes Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Indoor Meeting Room: 35 Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in COVERED Outdoor Picnic Area: 200 Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Outdoor Open Picnic Area: 200 Maximum # of Lodging Guests with a Group: 80 Maximum # of Camping Sites with a Group: 15 Your Host will Cater or Arrange Meals with Advance Arrangements: Yes Your Host will Provide Wedding Planning Help: Yes FUN THINGS TO DOPRIMARILY YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIESNational Park OR Monument: 90 minutes drive.National Forests & BLM Lands: Walking distance. Designated Historic District, Site or Plaza: 15 minutes drive. Ghost Town: 30 minutes drive. Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: Along the scenic byway. Designated Hiking Trails: Trails start on site. Museum: 15 minutes drive. Golf Course: 15 minutes drive. Art Gallery: 15 minutes drive. Restaurant(s): On site. Internet Cafe: 15 minutes drive. PRIMARILY SUMMER ACTIVITIESFishing in River, Stream or Creek: Walking distance.Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: 20 minutes drive. Fly Shop: 15 minutes drive. Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point: 2 minutes drive. Horseback Trail Rides (Guided): 2 minutes drive. Jeep Trails: 5 minute drive. (Off road, back country, 4WD.) Jeep Rentals: 2 minutes drive. ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Trails: 5 minute drive. ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Rentals: 15 minute drive. ATV Sales & Services: 15 minutes drive. Tourist Train Rides: 75 minutes drive. Mine Tours: 15 minutes drive. Historic/Cultural Tours: 15 minute drive. Mountain Bike Trails: Trails start on site. Bicycle Shop: 20 minutes drive. Performing Arts Theatre: 15 minutes drive. Mini Golf: 20 minutes drive. Hunting in Area: 5 minutes drive. Colorado Hunting Units/Areas: 76, 79, 80, WINTER ACTIVITIESDownhill/Snowboarding Ski Area: 40 minutes drive.Cross Country Skiing Trails: Trails start on site. Ski/Snowboard Equipment Rentals: 15 minutes drive. Snowshoe Trails: Trails on site. Ice Fishing: 20 minutes drive. Snowmobile Trails: 5 minutes drive to trailhead. Snowmobile Tours: 15 minutes drive. Snowmobile Sales & Services: 15 minutes drive. |
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