Cave Creek Cavern
Fairplay, Colorado
Keep Out
Access blocked: the only road in (Cave Creek Rd) is private and posted “No National Forest Access.” The cavern sits on public Pike National Forest land but has no open public route at present — confirm access with the Fairplay Ranger District before any visit.
Cave
Cave Creek Cavern, located in the Pike National Forest southwest of Fairplay, Colorado, represents a significant, unique, and non-renewable natural resource. It is perhaps the only cave of its type in Colorado, having developed along the contact between the Leadville Formation dolomite and the Pando Porphyry, and exhibits evidence of both sulfuric acid solution and mechanical erosion. The single largest cave room in Colorado is located in Cave Creek Cavern, providing it a singular status among the ranks of the state's karst resources.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Keep Out
Access blocked: the only road in (Cave Creek Rd) is private and posted “No National Forest Access.” The cavern sits on public Pike National Forest land but has no open public route at present — confirm access with the Fairplay Ranger District before any visit.
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