it was totally overgrown with vegetation and dilapidated when I visited (I did not camp there). There was a sheepherders wagon nearby, but no other people in the area. One could camp there - I saw no fee collection system. Is the USFS going to close this one?
Good info. I haven't looked at the campground for years. It used to be $10. I assume the reason it was abandoned is that everyone just camps for free in the area.
We enjoyed a hike up Black Mountain last weekend and your directions were very clear - thanks so much! Since you are so knowledgeable about this area, I have a quick question. Online it says that the oldest known tree in Colorado - a bristlecone pine - is located on Black Mountain north of Craig. Would you have any idea where that tree is located? Thanks, Janet
I know where it is located, but it isn't even close to Craig. It's on the Black Mountain near South Park. The online source (presumably 5280 Magazine-is that your source?) is in error.
The writer of the article probably just googled Black Mountain and saw that there's one north of Craig. That's the wrong Black Mountain though.
RyanS - Jun 21, 2005 10:51 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood stuff, Scott!
Gangolf Haub - Jun 21, 2005 11:06 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAt least you have a hill in your backyard. I wish I had...
Joseph Bullough - Jun 21, 2005 1:11 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother nice submission. Good photos too.
mtwashingtonmonroe - Jun 25, 2005 2:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nicely done page Scott!
-Britt
bigwilly - Jun 29, 2005 8:52 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother great page on an obscure peak. Excellent work.
Layne Bracy - Jul 15, 2005 1:16 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood explanation of the various routes and nice photos!
utahjimk - Sep 20, 2018 7:33 am - Voted 10/10
Sawmill campgroundit was totally overgrown with vegetation and dilapidated when I visited (I did not camp there). There was a sheepherders wagon nearby, but no other people in the area. One could camp there - I saw no fee collection system. Is the USFS going to close this one?
Scott - Sep 20, 2018 8:16 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Sawmill campgroundGood info. I haven't looked at the campground for years. It used to be $10. I assume the reason it was abandoned is that everyone just camps for free in the area.
Janet - Sep 13, 2019 3:59 pm - Hasn't voted
thanks and a questionWe enjoyed a hike up Black Mountain last weekend and your directions were very clear - thanks so much! Since you are so knowledgeable about this area, I have a quick question. Online it says that the oldest known tree in Colorado - a bristlecone pine - is located on Black Mountain north of Craig. Would you have any idea where that tree is located? Thanks, Janet
Scott - Sep 13, 2019 4:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: thanks and a questionI know where it is located, but it isn't even close to Craig. It's on the Black Mountain near South Park. The online source (presumably 5280 Magazine-is that your source?) is in error.
The writer of the article probably just googled Black Mountain and saw that there's one north of Craig. That's the wrong Black Mountain though.