About Messenger Gulch Picnic Area
Messenger Gulch Picnic Area is one of the four picinic areas in Eleven Mile Canyon. Each site is equipped with a grill and picnic table.
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Messenger Gulch Picnic Area
Lake George, Colorado · Park County · Facility
Messenger Gulch Picnic Area is one of the four picinic areas in Eleven Mile Canyon. Each site is equipped with a grill and picnic table.
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38.93297, -105.41104
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Weather at Messenger Gulch Picnic Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Drizzle
85°/59°
💧 17%🌬 17mph
↑ 5:58 AM ↓ 8:17 PM
Tue
Overcast
84°/59°
💧 15%🌬 28mph
↑ 5:59 AM ↓ 8:16 PM
Wed
Rain Showers
83°/57°
💧 33%🌬 14mph
↑ 6:00 AM ↓ 8:15 PM
Thu
Light Drizzle
80°/56°
💧 24%🌬 15mph
↑ 6:01 AM ↓ 8:15 PM
Fri
Overcast
85°/56°
💧 9%🌬 21mph
↑ 6:02 AM ↓ 8:14 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Lake George turn onto County Road 96. Travel about 3/4 of a mile and bear right into the Canyon; the picnic area will be in on your right.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Messenger Gulch Picnic Area
Heading to Messenger Gulch Picnic Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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