Gunnison National Forest Custom Search   Nearby there is a great 11-mile-from-start-to-finish type V+ whitewater sweep, the Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground sector of Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork. Whitewater paddlers on this sweep of Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork should possess quite some knowledge in whitewater paddling. Near Gunnison National Forest is a magnificent 8.8-mile-long run of whitewater on Gunnison River - North Fork, a category III, this is the Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset section. This section of Gunnison River - North Fork is recommended for raft paddlers of medium experience.     Whitewater boating can get hazardous, so check restrictions ahead of going. The prettiness of Gunnison National Forest is there for you to take pleasure in. Going to Gunnison National Forest is a nice idea when you need to get out. Get your heart pumping on the perfect whitewater of Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, and a good site to stop at is Castle Pass. Yep, outdoors entertaining stuff to do are in fact abundant here at Gunnison National Forest.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near Gunnison National Forest.   Campgrounds in and near Gunnison National Forest Lost Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 5 miles away Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je West, Somerset, 7 miles away Erickson Springs, Somerset, 8 miles away Horse Ranch Camp, Somerset, 8 miles away Paonia State Park - Hawsapple, Somerset, 10 miles away   Public Lands in and near Gunnison National Forest Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 50 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 50 miles away Paonia State Park, Colorado, 10 miles away Crawford State Park, Colorado, 24 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near Gunnison National Forest Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Gunnison River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class III - 8.8 miles long (Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset) Yule Creek, Gunnison County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (10 000' to Marble Quarry)   Hotels near Gunnison National Forest Cristiana Guesthaus, Crested Butte , 20 miles away The Ruby Of Crested Butte, Crested Butte , 20 miles away Purple Mountain Bed Breakfas, Crested Butte , 21 miles away WestWall Lodge, Crested Butte , 22 miles away The Lodge At Mountaineer Square, Crested Butte , 22 miles away   Ski Areas near Gunnison National Forest Crested Butte, Colorado , 22 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 22 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs