Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bear Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/17/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Yampa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Yampa
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Yampa, CO, take County Rd. 7 west 6.6 miles to Forest Rd. 900
(gravel).
Continue straight on Rd. 900 for 7.3 miles to campground sign. Turn
left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,500 ft.
The elevation is 9,500 ft.
This scenic campground is located adjacent to Bear Lake and between
Stillwater and Yamcolo Reservoirs near the Flat Tops Wilderness. It
is composed of three overlapping loops in dense trees of Engelmann
spruce, Subalpine fir and a few Aspen and Lodgepole, providing excellent
privacy between sites. Although Bear Lake is adjacent to the campground,
none of the campsites are on the lake. Some of the sites have excellent
views of the towering black cliffs that identify the wilderness boundary.
Thirty designated dispersed campsites are located along Forest Rd. 900.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day (weather dependent).
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$20 per day - double
$30 per day - triple
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 41
Total Sites: 43
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 43
No. Grilles on Sites: 43
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is an RV waste station
available, for a fee, at the KOA campground in Steamboat Springs, CO - 2
miles west of downtown on US Rt. 40.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Bear Lake is 30 acres. The boat ramp at the 175-acre Yamcolo Reservoir
is about a mile east of the campground entrance; small power boats are
permitted - no wake.
HIKING
Mandall Creek Trail #1121 (foot & horse) - 5 miles
Accesses the Flat Tops Wilderness
FISHING
Brook and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Creek Lakes
VISIT DATE: 06/13/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT:
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Walden
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Walden, CO, take State Rt. 125 north 8.9 miles to Big Creek
Lakes sign (in Cowdrey, CO). Turn left at sign (County Rt. 6)
and go 19 miles to Big Creek Lakes/Forest Rt. 600 signs. Turn
left at signs and go 5.7 miles to campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 6 becomes dirt after 5.3 miles. Forest Rt. 600
is a dirt, wide single-lane road with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground, located on the northeastern edge of the Mount
Zirkel Wilderness and adjacent to Big Creek Lakes, is composed of
two sections. The first section is on the left and is the
smallest with two loops (camping sites 43 through 54). Sites 43
through 45 are right on the lake shore and at a boat ramp. It is
heavily wooded, mostly with Lodgepole pines.
The second section, with the majority of sites in the campground,
is straight ahead and is composed of overlapping loops. Due to a
recent mistletoe infestation and a blowdown, many of the sites
are in the open. However, the resulting vistas of the lake and
mountains (Mount Zirkel Wilderness) are breathtaking. Here,
besides Lodgepole pines, Subalpine fir are in abundance.
The campground is a classic example of a forest experience for
the whole family. It is rugged and rough, but comfortable and
relaxing with its varied water sports, hiking and wonderful
vistas. Not to be outdone, the drive to the campground, mostly
on a level dirt road, is through open range with picturesque
views of the countryside.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open first week of June through September 5 - weather
dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 53
Total Sites: 53
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 53
No. Grilles on Sites: 53
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 20
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. The interior roads are narrow and
rough in places. There is an RV waste station in Walden, CO.
Take 4th St. east to its end. Turn left and go past the high
school. The waste station is at the next corner. A donation is
requested and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 8
Comments:
The only wheelchair friendly toilet is located near sites 43
through 45.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The "upper" Big Creek Lake is 100 acres - no motors are
permitted. The "lower" Big Creek Lake is 340 acres and motors
are permitted, but there is a 75-yard wake limit. There are two
boat ramps, both of which are located in the first section of the
campground. The two best boat carry-down access locations are
camping sites 43 and 44.
HIKING
Seven Lakes Trail (also called Big Creek Trail); foot and horse -
accesses a network of trails in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness
Red Elephant Nature Trail (interpretive - foot) - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw trout, Tiger Muskie, Grayling and Kokanee salmon - creek
fishing is also available.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Chapman Reservoir
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Yampa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Yampa
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Yampa, CO, take County Rt. 17 west 5.5 miles to a "Y"
intersection (County Rt. 132). Bear left onto Rt. 132 (gravel)
and go 6.9 miles to Chapman Reservoir sign (Forest Rt. 940).
Turn left at sign onto Rt. 940 (very steep and washboard) and go
1.4 miles to campground sign. Bear right into campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 132 changes to County Rt. 8 after 4.2 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,300 ft.
The campground stretches out along Chapman Reservoir in mostly
mature Aspen and some Subalpine fir. Sites 9 through 12 are up a
high clearance (vehicle access) interior road in a "circle the wagons"
arrangement. The campground is remote with fair privacy between
camping sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open late June through October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 7
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. Access to camping sites 9
through 12 are not RV friendly. There is an RV waste station
available at the KOA campground in Steamboat Springs, CO - 2
miles west of downtown on US Rt. 40. The fee is $5 - includes
potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Chapman Reservoir is 8 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dumont Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Hahns Peak/Bears Ears
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Steamboat Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Steamboat Springs, CO, take US Rt. 40 east 17.3 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 315 - paved). Turn left at sign onto
Rt. 315 and go 1.2 miles to another campground sign. Turn left
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,500 ft.
The campground, near Dumont Lake, is composed of one large loop
with a small loop inside and two-site spur (sites 14 and 15) with
no turnaround for RVs. Most sites are well separated and have a
panoramic view of a large alpine meadow. The majority of pull-
throughs can accommodate almost any size RV. The lake is accessed
via a short trail through the day-use area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 30 through October 9
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 10
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station
available at the KOA campground in Steamboat Springs, CO - 2
miles west of downtown on US Rt. 40. The fee is $5 - includes
potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Dumont Lake is 50 acres. Power boats are limited to electric
motors.
HIKING
Rabbit Ears Trail (foot) - 2 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Freeman
VISIT DATE: 06/22/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Hahns Peak/Bears Ears
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Craig
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Craig, CO, take State Rt. 13 north 11.8 miles to Freeman
Reservoir sign (County Rt. 11). Turn right at sign onto Rt.11
(gravel) and go 9.9 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground is composed of two loops above Freeman Reservoir.
While a couple of the camping sites overlook the reservoir, most
of them encircle an open meadow area. This is a nice base camp
for hikers (including equestrian types) to access trails in the
area. There are lots of Aspen, wildflowers and a few conifer
trees, such as Subalpine fir, in a thick grass understory. There
are corrals at the entrance to the campground. Most camping
sites are in the open with some well separated for privacy.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through November 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 32'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station at
the Moffat County Fair Grounds in Craig, CO. No fee and there is
potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Freeman Reservoir is 40 acres.
HIKING
Cottonwood Creek Trail #1183 (foot & horse) - 0.8 miles
Provides access to Black Mountain Trail #1185 - 6.4 miles and
Bears Ears Trail #1144 - 45 miles.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hahns Peak Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Hahns Peak/Bears Ears
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Steamboat Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Steamboat Springs, CO (west side of town), take Elk River
Rd./County Rt. 129 north 28.3 miles to Hahns Peak Lake Recreation
Area sign (Forest Rt. 486). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 486
(gravel) and go 1.9 miles to campground sign at a "Y"
intersection. Bear left, staying on Rt. 486, and go 0.6 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,300 ft.
The campground is composed of two loops - Lakeside and Forest.
It is located in thick woods of Engelmann spruce, Lodgepole pine
and Subalpine fir. All pull-through sites are found in the
Lakeside Loop and overlook Hahns Peak Lake. This is a very
pretty, quiet campground with grass understory and very good
privacy between camping sites. Wildflowers, lupine in
particular, are abundant throughout the campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 17 through October 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is an RV waste station at the
Dutch Hill campground in the Steamboat Lake State Park - take
County Rt. 62 for 1.1 miles to campground. The fee is $4 and
there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
The only wheelchair friendly toilet is in the Lakeside Loop. There
is one threaded spigot in each loop.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Hahns Peak Lake is 160 acres. Only electric motors are permitted
on power boats. The boat ramp is primitive.
HIKING
West Side Lake Trail (foot) - 0.75 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hinman
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Hahns Peak/Bears Ears
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Steamboat Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Steamboat Springs, CO (west end), take County Rt. 129 north
17.9 miles to campground sign (County Rt. 64/Forest Rt. 400).
Turn right onto Rts. 64/400 and go 5.6 miles to another
campground sign (County Rt. 64A). Turn right at sign onto Rt.
64A and go 0.5 miles to still another campground sign. Turn
right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,600 ft.
The campground is a single loop in a stand of Lodgepole pine.
The understory is composed of heavy grass, lupine, columbine and
other vegetation giving it a soft, lacy appearance. The campground
is very quiet and rustic. RVrs are faced with tight turns on the interior
road.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 31 through October 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is an RV waste station
available at the KOA campground in Steamboat Springs, CO - 2
miles west of downtown on US Rt. 40. The fee is $5 - includes
potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to the South Fork Trail #1100.3A
(foot and horse)
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lynx Pass
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Yampa
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Toponas
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Toponas, CO, take State Rt. 131 south 0.4 miles to a "Y"
intersection and State Rt. 134 sign. Bear left onto Rt. 134 and
go 8.7 miles to campground sign (County Rt. 16/Forest Rt. 270).
Turn left at sign onto Rts. 16/270 (gravel) and go 2.9 miles to
another campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,900 ft.
The campground, configured as a teardrop loop, is nestled in
dense woods of Subalpine fir, Engelmann spruce with a few Aspen
and Lodgepole pines scattered throughout. There is good privacy
between sites. Because of the teardrop loop configuration, some
RVs may have difficulty making a second pass without exiting and
returning. The campground is convenient to the 2-acre Lagunita
Lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open late June through October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There is an RV waste
station available at the KOA campground in Steamboat Springs, CO
- 2 miles west of downtown on US Rt. 40 - includes potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to the Tepee Creek Trail #1173
(foot, horse and mountain bike) - 3.7 miles.
FISHING - No
Comments:
There is trout fishing in the nearby Lagunita Lake and feeder
streams.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Meadows
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Hahns Peak/Bears Ears
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Steamboat Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Steamboat Springs, CO, take US Rt. 40 east 12.4 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 297). Turn right onto Rt. 297 into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,300 ft.
The campground is composed of two unnamed loops and a spur beside
an alpine meadow among a pleasant mixture of conifer trees.
There is minimal understory providing only fair privacy between
camping sites.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 28
Total Sites: 30
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station
available at the KOA campground in Steamboat Springs, CO - 2
miles west of downtown on US Rt. 40 - includes potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pines
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Parks
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 west 37.1 miles to campground
sign (County Rt. 21 in Gould, CO). Turn left onto Rt. 21
(gravel) and go 3.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground is located next to the South Fork of the Michigan
River among Ponderosa pines and fir trees. It has a grass
understory with a wilderness feel. The Colorado State Forest is
a short distance away. The camping sites are adjacent to the
river, which can be heard throughout the campground. About six
miles from the campground down a 4 X 4 trail (Forest Rt. 470), is
the ghost town of Teller City. It is said the residents of this
silver mining town left in such a rush they left behind dirty
dishes and clothes.
Limited gas and groceries can be obtained at the KOA campground,
which is 1.8 miles west of Gould, CO on State Rt. 14.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open first week in June through end of September - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 33'
Comments:
The parking aprons are rock and dirt. There is an RV waste
station at the Ranger Lake campground in the Colorado State
Forest, 3.8 miles east of Gould, CO on State Rt. 14. The fee is
$10 and there is no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Seedhouse
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Hahns Peak/Bears Ears
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Steamboat Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Steamboat Springs, CO (west end), take County Rt. 129 north
17.9 miles to campground sign (County Rt. 64/Forest Rt. 400).
Turn right onto Rts. 64/400 and go 8.9 miles to another
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground, convenient to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, winds
and twists through a grove of Lodgepole pine and Subalpine fir.
The sounds of the nearby Middle Fork of the Elk River can be
heard throughout the campground. This is an old campground that
features a vault toilet built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC) in the 1930s. The campground is recovering from the
removal of some trees felled by a blowdown (high winds), which
has given it an open, airy feel.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 17 through October 9
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 32'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is an RV waste station
available at the KOA campground in Steamboat Springs, CO - 2
miles west of downtown on US Rt. 40. The fee is $5 - includes
potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Connector trail to the 3,200-mile Continental Divide National
Scenic Trail
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Summit Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Hahns Peak/Bears Ears
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Walden
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Walden, CO, take State Rts. 125S/14W 0.9 miles to Steamboat
Springs sign. At sign, turn right onto Rt. 14W and go 11.6 miles
to National Forest Access/Buffalo Pass sign (County Rt. 24).
Turn right at sign onto Rt. 24 and go 7.4 miles to a "Y"
intersection and end of paved road. Bear left, continuing on Rt.
24, and go 8.8 miles to campground on right.
NOTE: County Rt. 24 also becomes Forest Rt. 60 just past the
Grizzly Creek campground. The condition of Forest Rt. 60 may
deteriorate as the season progresses. Check with the Hahns
Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District Office for condition.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,400 ft.
The campground, located on the southern edge of the Mount Zirkel
Wilderness, is rustic and adjacent to the western end of Summit
Lake among Engelmann spruce trees. Some camping sites overlook
the lake and all tent sites are walk-in.
NOTE: Snow conditions prevented a physical survey of the
campground. All information is provided by the Hahns Peak/Bears
Ears Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 12 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 25'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is an RV waste station in
Walden, CO. Take 4th St. east to its end. Turn left and go
passed the high school. The waste station is at the next corner.
A donation is requested and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Summit Lake is 40 acres and is partially in the Mount Zirkel
Wilderness.
HIKING
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #1101 (foot) - 3,200
miles
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Teal Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Parks
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Walden
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Walden, CO, take State Rts. 125S/14W 0.9 miles to Steamboat
Springs sign. At the sign, turn right onto Rt. 14 and go 11.6
miles to National Forest Access/Buffalo Pass sign (County Rt.
24). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 24 and go 7.4 miles to a "Y"
intersection and end of paved road. Bear left, staying on Rt.
24, and go 4 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 615). Turn
right after sign onto Rt. 615 and go 2.8 miles to another
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground, located on the southeastern edge of the Mount Zirkel
Wilderness, is configured like a stem that extends into a single
loop. The camping sites, among Lodgepole pine and Subalpine fir,
are well separated providing ample privacy. The campground is
adjacent to Teal Lake, but the dense stand of trees prevents views
of the lake from the camping sites. The campground is popular
with OHV enthusiasts exploring the nearby Grizzly/Helena and
Newcomb Trails.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open first week in June through end of September - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Many of the camping sites will
accommodate any size RV. There is an RV waste station in Walden,
CO. Take 4th St. east to its end. Turn left and go past the
high school. The waste station is at the next corner. A
donation is requested and there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Teal Lake is 50 acres. The boat ramp is primitive. Power boats
are limited to electric motors.
HIKING - No
Comments:
Convenient to: (1) Newcomb Trail #1132 (foot & horse) - 6.8 miles
in the Zirkel Wilderness and (2) Grizzly/Helena Trail #1126 - 30
miles for OHV enthusiasts.
FISHING
Rainbow trout
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