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Tarryall Reservoir
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
| Other Names | North Tarryall Peak, Topaz Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Pike National Forest, South Park Ranger District, Lost Creek Wilderness, Mud Hill, Mud Gulch, Baker Mountain, Farnum Peak |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This section of the Pike National Forest has miles of smooth and fast trails. The area might be best explored by street legal vehicles since there is no designated staging area or trailhead and some county roads must be used to access the various motorized trails.
There are three designated campgrounds on the shores of Tarryall Reservoir plus numerous dispersed primitive campsites once you get on the actual trails. The area is heavily patrolled by park rangers and the county sherriff. Basic camping supplies, groceries and gasoline can be found at nearby Jefferson Market.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Colorado OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | June - December | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Colorado Non-Resident OHV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | (1998/older limit 99 dB, 1998/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | not permitted on county roads unless street legal |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | not permitted on county roads unless street legal |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | not permitted on county roads unless street legal |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement | Yes | Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 30 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 9200 to 10000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks |  Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest, County Land |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (N) | The Jefferson Market (719) 836-2389 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | Sinclair (719) 836-9300 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (W) | Western Inn Motel and RV Park (719) 836-2026 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (W) | Western Inn Motel and RV Park (719) 836-2026 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (W) | Western Inn Motel and RV Park (719) 836-2026 |
| Campground | On Site | Tarryall Reservoir |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (N) | The Jefferson Market (719) 836-2389 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Jefferson, CO | ||
| From: Denver, CO
1) Take US-285 west about 55 miles 2) Turn left (south) on County Road 77/Tarryall Road, continue 16.7 miles 3) Look for campground entrance on the right, stage here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Pike National Forest - South Park Ranger District P.O. Box 219, 320 Hwy 285 Fairplay, CO 80440 (719) 836-2031 mailroom_r2_pike_san_isabel@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Colorado State Parks - Registration Unit 13787 South Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125 (303) 791-1920 dnr.ivrsparks@state.co.us www.cpwshop.com |
| Comment | Colorado OHV Registration Info |
| Contact Info | Mile High Adventure Rentals 1044 S Grapevine Road Golden, CO 80401 (303) 929-7239 milehighadventures@outlook.com |
| Comment | ATV, UTV, dirt bike and snowmobile rentals |
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