Sarvis Creek Wilderness
Sarvis Creek Wilderness is a 44,345-acre wilderness area in Routt County, Colorado. It rises from about 7,003 to 10,801 ft. The nearest town is Oak Creek, 8.1 miles away in a straight line.
Sarvis Creek Wilderness map
Sarvis Creek Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Sarvis Creek Wilderness is 15.
- Campfires are prohibited in some areas: Prohibited within 100 feet of listed features.
- Oak Creek, CO is the nearest town, 8.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Sarvis Creek Wilderness is about 10,801 ft, and its lowest about 7,003 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Gore Mountain, about 10,658 ft.
Who manages Sarvis Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 44,345 | Not on record | 15 | Not on record | Yampa Ranger District, 970-638-4516 |
Getting to Sarvis Creek Wilderness
- Oak Creek, CO is the nearest town, 8.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Sarvis Creek Wilderness
- Divide Trailhead (0.1 mi outside the boundary, 9,155 ft), at 40.2723, -106.6143
- Buffalo Park Trailhead (0.34 mi outside the boundary, 9,718 ft), at 40.3308, -106.6678
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Sarvis Creek Wilderness
- Gore Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Sarvis Creek Wilderness
- National forestSarvis Creek Wilderness lies inside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
- State parkStagecoach State Park is 1 mile away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Colorado
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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