Cochetopa Canyon Camping

The sites are individual pull-offs along Hwy 114. We found a great site around mile marker 15. It was right by the river with a lovely cliff wall on the other side. There was a fire pit and picnic table as well. The site was a dirt pad that was fairly level. We stayed one night, enjoying a lovely fire, the sounds of the babbling river, and a herd of mountain goats on the cliff! The only downside is a little bit of road noise, not too bad but present.

This site, near a bridge on 114, is pictured on photos above. Look for bridge railing.
I found this location (site 1 according to sign) by accident last night. Three things...
1) this morning 3 dogs, a pyrenees and 2 border collies, came up to my van (should have taken photo). The bigger border collie and the pyrenees
were wearing collars. They looked very thin and were obviously looking for food. I was concerned about rabies so I left them alone, but called BLM District (Eric) Office, then Gunnison BLM (Pam) to report. Both replied said "mmmm" when I told them. Then we had to have the splaining about ranchers dogs. I stated that I am just passing along info. I also inquired about other sites farther from road. Pam couldn't tell me... more in 3.
2) 10 minutes later, a nonprofit sports outfit van pulls in to use nearby "campground" bathroom. I spoke with driver who could not provide me more info except the other sites are strung along 114.
3) 10 minutes later, car pulls off again just to go to bathroom. These folks knew the bathroom was here because son in law fishes here.
All this to say, this "campground" or recreation area as it is labeled on map is odd. I can only speak for site one and considering how to explore for others. Site one has everything but privacy.
I am contacting Campendium regarding roads in my photos that are not on the maps... are these the other sites?

peaceful. There is no garbage pick up here so you have to take your garbage with you.but not big deal.there is a pic nick area And a grill to roast marshmallows love it. . In the morning you can hear the little river that pass by the place. Our is a 30 ft Rv which fit with out any problem. We were the only ones in the place. There is plenty space for 5.