Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Aspen
VISIT DATE: 09/15/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jefferson
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Jefferson, CO, at the Jefferson Lake Road/Michigan Creek Road
sign, turn west onto County Rt. 35 and go 2 miles to end of
pavement and Jefferson Lake campground sign. Turn right at sign
onto gravel road and go 1.3 miles to Jefferson Lake Recreation
Area entrance booth. Continue another 1.5 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground, one of three in the Jefferson Lake Recreation
Area, is a tight single loop in a stand of young Aspen and mature
spruce. Most sites are sunny. Jefferson Lake is a short drive
from the campground. The campground is the closest to the
Colorado Trail.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 8 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
A one-time, per visit, per vehicle fee of $6 is also charged - $45
annual pass.
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: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is a waste station (no
potable water) available for a fee at Texaco gas station in
Fairplay, CO near intersection of US Rt. 285 and State Rt. 9.
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
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:
Jefferson Lake is estimated to be 182 acres. It is a no-wake
lake.
HIKING
Colorado Trail (foot, horse & mtn. bike) - 471 miles
W. Jefferson Loop #643 (foot) - 9 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw, Brown, Brook and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Blue Mountain
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1999
UPDATE DATE: 10/1/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Florissant
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Florissant, CO, take US Rt. 24 west 4.4 miles to County Rt.
96 and Elevenmile Canyon signs. Turn left at signs onto Rt. 96
and go 0.9 miles to an intersection. Continue straight onto dirt
and gravel road and go 0.6 miles to campground sign. Turn right
at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,200 ft.
The campground is a single loop on a Ponderosa pine dotted
hillside. The camping sites are widely spaced and spacious.
Because the campground is a short distance away from the South
Platte River, it enjoys a more tranquil atmosphere and slower
pace.
County Rt. 96 follows the track of the Colorado Midland Railroad,
the first standard gauge line built through the Colorado Rockies.
The drive along this route (Elevenmile Canyon) offers ever-
changing views of the South Platte River, rock formations and
multi-colored canyon walls.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through October 9 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There is a waste station
(no potable water) at Travel-Port campground 0.8 miles east of
Lake George, CO - fee.
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. Hot showers are available at
the Travel-Port campground in Lake George, CO - fee $5 for 5-
minute shower.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hardrock Trail (foot & mountain bike, interpretive) - 1.5 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Buffalo
VISIT DATE: 09/20/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bailey
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Bailey, CO, take US Rt. 285 north 6.8 miles to County Rt.
126 (Pine Valley Dr.). Turn right onto Rt. 126 and go 13.7 miles
to campground sign (Forest Rt. 550). Turn right at sign onto Rt.
550 (dirt) and go 5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,400 ft.
The campground, one of two in the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area,
is a single loop located in a stand of Ponderosa pine with grass
understory. Some camping sites are well separated. The
campground is convenient to Buffalo Creek and, via the Colorado
Trail, the Lost Creek Wilderness. Firewood is available for a
fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 28
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 35
Total Sites: 36
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 36
No. Grilles on Sites: 36
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Portions of the interior road are
badly eroded.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Colorado Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 471 miles
There is a 40-mile network of trails in the Buffalo Creek
Recreation Area for foot, horse and mountain bike - most popular
for mountain bikers.
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Buffalo Springs
VISIT DATE: 09/13/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fairplay
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Fairplay, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 13 miles to Buffalo
Peaks Road sign (Forest Rt. 431). Turn right at sign onto Rt.
431 (gravel) and go 0.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign and go 0.2 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground, a single loop and convenient to US Rt. 285, is nestled
among a pleasant mixture of Aspen, spruce and other conifers. The
camping sites are widely spaced on rolling hillsides providing good
privacy. Volleyball and horseshoe facilities are provided during the
summer.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through October 8 - weather denpendent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and rocky. There is a waste station
(no potable water) at Texaco gas station in Fairplay, CO near
intersection of US Rt. 285 and State Rt. 9 - fee.
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: Burning Bear
VISIT DATE: 09/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jefferson
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Jefferson, CO, take US Rt. 285 east 11.8 miles to Guanella
Pass/Georgetown sign (County Rt. 62). Turn left onto Rt. 62 and
go 4.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt
road into campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 62 becomes dirt and rough in 0.5 miles, then
paved in 4.1 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,500 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a tight single loop
under Lodgepole pines with grass understory. The camping sites
are fairly close together providing marginal privacy. The
campground borders the Mt. Evans Wilderness. Geneva Park, a
large open meadow, is located at campground entrance and provides
a pleasant view from some sites.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided from May 25 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
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: 12' X 34'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
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:
Convenient to the Burning Bear Trail #601 which is 5 miles long
(foot and horse) and provides access to the Mt. Evans Wilderness
network of trails.
FISHING - No
Comments:
Convenient to Geneva Creek for Brook trout fishing.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Colorado
VISIT DATE: 09/21/1999
UPDATE DATE: 11/4/2020
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pikes Peak
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Woodland Park, CO, take State Rt. 67 north 6.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground meanders through a very large stand of mature
Ponderosa pines, winding and looping along the rolling hillsides.
Look for the Black Tufted squirrels. The understory is grass,
some sites are close together and privacy is limited. The
campground is across the road from the Centennial Trail, next to
State Rt. 67 and convenient to Woodland Park, CO. Firewood is
available for a fee.
This campground is often used as the base for visiting
attractions in the Pikes Peak area. Some of the attractions are:
Pikes Peak, the Air Force Academy and Garden of the Gods. The
campground will often fill early in the afternoon.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $23 per day - single
$46 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 77
Total Sites: 77
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 77
No. Grilles on Sites: 77
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 25
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel or paved. A RV dump, with
drinking water, is available for a fee at Diamond
Campground (private), 900 N Hwy 67, Woodland Park, CO
(N39 00.141, W105 03.830). Beaware of low branches.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
The campground is convenient to the 5-acre Manitou Lake - no
motors.
HIKING
Manitau Lake connector trail (foot) - 0.25 miles
Centennial Trail (paved and wheelchair friendly - foot, roller
blade, mountain bike) - 7 miles
FISHING - No
Comments:
Rainbow trout in the nearby Manitau Lake.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Deer Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/20/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bailey
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Bailey, CO, take US Rt. 285 north 2.4 miles to Deer Creek
sign and traffic light. Turn left at traffic light, then
immediately right onto County Rt. 43, and go 6.9 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear left, staying on Rt. 43, and go 1.4 miles to
campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: Last 0.6 miles of County Rt. 43 is narrow in places and
dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
This little campground, pack it in, pack it out, is nestled in a
grove of mature, mixed conifers with heavy grass understory. It
is next to Deer Creek and convenient to the Mt. Evans Wilderness.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Interior road is eroded in places.
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 Tanglewood Trailhead which
accesses Mt. Evans Wilderness and its network of trails.
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Devils Head
VISIT DATE: 09/22/0999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sedalia
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Sedalia, CO, take State Rt. 67 west 9.7 miles to Rampart
Range Road sign. Turn left at sign onto Rampart Range Road
(gravel) and go 9.1 miles to an intersection and Devils Head
sign. Continue straight and go 0.4 miles to campground.
NOTE: Expect the entire 9.1-mile Rampart Range Rd. to have a
significant washboard surface. Leave the good china at home.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground, one of three located in the Rampart Range
Recreation Area, is composed of two sections. The smaller,
upper section is on a hilltop among Douglas fir and huge
boulders. The lower section meanders down the hillside
along an Aspen-lined gully. The campground's interior
roads and parking aprons are heavily eroded. Adjacent to
the lower section is the Devils Head National Recreation
Trail which leads to the last working fire tower in the
Forest. Rope climbing on Devils Head is becoming more
popular. The Rampart Recreation Area is known for its
many miles and various levels of ATV and dirt bike trails.
There are several dozens designated dispersed campsites
all along Rampart Range Road. Most of these campsites could
accommodate larger groups but fill up quickly for weekends.
NOTE: This is bear country; practise safe food storage
techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 21 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 21
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Comments:
Pop-up tents and slide-in RVs will fit into a small number of
camping sites.
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
Comments:
Water is available at Flat Rocks campground located 4.4 miles
north of campground.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Devils Head National Recreation Trail (interpretive - foot &
horse) - 1.8 miles
NOTE: Although foot hiking is permitted, some except the trail
above, if not all trails are best suited just for ATVs and dirt
bikes.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Flat Rocks
VISIT DATE: 09/22/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sedalia
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Sedalia, CO, take State Rt. 67 west 9.7 miles to Rampart
Range Road sign. Turn left at sign onto Rampart Range Rd.
(gravel) and go 4.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign
and go 0.3 miles to campground.
NOTE: Expect the entire 9.1-mile Rampart Range Rd. to have a
significant washboard surface. Leave the good china at home.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,200 ft.
The campground, one of three in the Rampart Range Recreation
Area, is in the middle of the Rampart Range and stretches along a
ridge among Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine and Aspen. Access to a
network of trails for ATV, dirt bikes and hiking is available
both inside and outside the campground. The understory is grass
and there is minimal privacy between camping sites. There are
several dozen designated dispersed campsites along Rampart Range
Rd that could accommodate groups; they fill up early on week-ends.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through November 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
The campground is in the heart of the Rampart Range network of
foot, ATV and dirt bike trails.
NOTE: Although foot hiking is permitted, some, if not all trails
are best suited just for ATVs and dirt bikes.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Fourmile
VISIT DATE: 09/13/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fairplay
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Fairplay, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 1.1 miles to Fourmile
Creek Road sign (County Rt. 18). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 18
(dirt and gravel) and go 2.1 miles to an intersection (no signs).
Continue straight another 8.7 miles to campground sign. Turn
right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,600 ft.
The campground stretches out along a mountainside, along Fourmile
Creek, among spruce, Bristlecone and Limber pine and Aspen.
Since the campground is very rocky, finding a comfortable spot to
pitch a tent could be a challenge. The campground is located
near Horseshoe Mt. with its text book example of a glacial
cirque. County Rt. 18 is the Horseshoe/Fourmile Historic Auto
Tour. Pick up interpretive brochure from the South Park Ranger
District Office in Fairplay.
The nearby Limber Grove Trail winds through a stand of mixed
conifers up a mountainside then across a barren talus field to a
secluded grove of 1,000 year old (plus) Limber pine. Vistas
along the way are delightful, but the sight of those "old ones"
with their huge, twisted trunks and branches is awesome.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 5 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and rocky. There is a waste station
(no potable water) at Texaco gas station in Fairplay, CO near
intersection of US Rt. 285 and State Rt. 9 - fee $3.
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
Limber Grove Trail (foot) - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Geneva Park
VISIT DATE: 09/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jefferson
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Jefferson, CO, take US Rt. 285 east 11.8 miles to Guanella
Pass/Georgetown sign (County Rt. 62). Turn left onto Rt. 62 and
go 6.9 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 119). Bear left
onto Rt. 119 (dirt) and go 0.3 miles to campground sign. Turn
left at sign and go 0.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is "Q" shaped in a thick
stand of Lodgepole pines. There is no understory, but sites are
well separated providing some privacy. The views of surrounding
area are limited by denseness of trees. The Geneva Creek is at
entrance to campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 18 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 37'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. The interior road is very rough.
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
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Goose Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/23/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Woodland Park, CO, take County Rt. 67 north 20.6 miles to
"Y" intersection (in Deckers, CO). Bear left onto County Rt. 126
and go 2.8 miles to Goose Creek campground sign. Turn left at
sign onto dirt road and go 2 miles to intersection and another
campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 1.1 miles to another
intersection (Forest Rt. 211). Continue straight onto Rt. 211
and go 5.3 miles to another "Y" intersection and Goose Creek
sign. Bear right and go 0.2 miles to still another "Y"
intersection. Bear left and go 2.8 miles to campground sign.
Turn left into campground.
NOTE: From County Rt. 126, road is dirt, eroded in places and
varies from single lane to two lane. The roads are a mixture of
washboard, potholes, level, steep and curvy. Coaches and high
profile 5th wheels are not recommended.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,100 ft.
This pretty campground, located along Goose Creek, is under a
heavy canopy of spruce trees and some grass understory. The
sound of the creek can be heard throughout the campground.
It is pack it in, pack it out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is a waste station (no
potable water) available at Horse Creek Cafe/Saloon, located 2
miles south of Deckers, CO on County Rt. 67 - fee.
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
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Handcart
VISIT DATE: 09/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jefferson
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Jefferson, CO, take US Rt. 285 east 8.5 miles to County Rt.
60 sign. Turn left onto Rt. 60 (dirt) and go 4.9 miles to
campground on left.
NOTE: County Rt. 60 is very rough - filled with deep potholes.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is located next to Hall
Creek in a dense grove of mixed conifers. Most of the camping
sites are walk-ins. This is a popular campground for OHV
enthusiasts. Close by is an active mine (weekends) which
produces the reddish color of Hall Creek.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 22 through September 8 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 0
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
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Horseshoe
VISIT DATE: 09/13/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fairplay
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Fairplay, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 1.1 miles to Fourmile
Creek Road sign (County Rt. 18). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 18
(dirt and gravel) and go 2.1 miles to an intersection (no signs).
Continue straight another 5.8 miles to campground sign. Turn
left at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,600 ft.
The campground, off a grass meadow, is a single loop among
heavily wooded Aspen, Bristlecone pines and Engelmann spruce.
There is good privacy between sites. The campground is near the
town site of Homestead of which little remains. County Rt. 18 is
the Horseshoe/Fourmile Historic Auto Tour. Pick up interpretive
brochure from the South Park Ranger District Office in Fairplay.
The nearby Limber Grove Trail winds through a stand of mixed
conifers up a mountainside then across a barren talus field to a
secluded grove of 1,000 year old (plus) Limber pine. Vistas
along the way are delightful, but the sight of those "old ones"
with their huge, twisted trunks and branches is awesome.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is a waste station (no
potable water) at Texaco gas station in Fairplay, CO near
intersection of US Rt. 285 and State Rt. 9 - fee $3.
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
Limber Grove Trail (foot) - 1.5 miles
FISHING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to Fourmile Creek with Brown and
Rainbow trout fishing.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Indian Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/22/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sedalia
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation *
DIRECTIONS:
From Sedalia, CO, take State Rt. 67 west 10.1 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground to the non-equestrian
loop on the right and equestrian loop on the left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,500 ft.
NOTE: * Reservations are accepted only for equestrian campers
The campground is composed of three loops in a transition zone
comprised of Ponderosa pine, Gamble oak, Aspen, spruce and Rocky
Mountain maple. Seven campsites, in one loop, are designated
for equestrian campers - hitching rails are available. These
campsite have the least shade and have a view of a grassy meadow
and the surrounding mountains. Campsites in the other two hillside
loops are tucked into the trees and offer better privacy.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: YesNo
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Indian Creek Equestrian Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles
Provides access to the Rampart Range.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Jefferson Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/15/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jefferson
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Jefferson, CO, at the Jefferson Lake Road/Michigan Creek Road
sign, turn west onto County Rt. 35 and go 2 miles to end of
pavement and Jefferson Lake campground sign. Turn right at sign
onto gravel road and go 1.3 miles to Jefferson Lake Recreation
Area entrance booth. Continue another 2.4 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,100 ft.
The campground, one of three in the Jefferson Lake Recreation
Area, stretches along a ridge well above Jefferson Creek among a
mixture of conifers, including spruce, Lodgepole and Bristlecone.
Little understory provides limited privacy between camping sites.
Jefferson Lake is about a mile from the campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through October 10
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
A one-time, per visit, per vehicle fee of $6 is also charged - $45 for
annual pass.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
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: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 39'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is a waste station (no
potable water) at Texaco gas station in Fairplay, CO near
intersection of US Rt. 285 and State Rt. 9 - fee.
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: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Jefferson Lake is estimated to be 182 acres. It is a no-wake
lake.
HIKING
Colorado Trail (foot, horse & mtn. bike) - 471 miles
W. Jefferson Loop #643 (foot) - 9 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw, Brown, Brook and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kelsey
VISIT DATE: 09/20/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bailey
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Bailey, CO, take US Rt. 285 north 6.8 miles to County Rt.
126 (Pine Valley Dr.). Turn right onto Rt. 126 and go 17 miles
to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground, adjacent to County Rt. 126, is a single loop
among Ponderosa, Douglas fir and spruce trees with grass
understory. The interior road is tear drop shape making it
impossible for RVs to make a second pass without exiting
campground. Camping sites are reasonably separated providing
adequate privacy. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 30 through September 27
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
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: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kenosha Pass
VISIT DATE: 09/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jefferson
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Jefferson, CO, take US Rt. 285 east 4.2 miles to campground
sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,000 ft.
The campground is a single loop among Aspen and Lodgepole trees.
Sections of the interior road are rough with some erosion on the
parking aprons. The campground is convenient to US Rt. 285 for
an overnight stay and Colorado Trail for thru-hikers. It is
popular for cool summer temperatures and fall colors. Young
Aspen provide adequate privacy between camping sites.
Across US Rt. 285 from campground entrance is the Kenosha Pass
Interpretive Area where there is a short walk (0.25) miles) that
follows the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad tracks to a
wildlife viewing area. It is wheelchair friendly.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 18 through September 27
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
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
Colorado Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 471 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lodgepole
VISIT DATE: 09/15/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jefferson
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Jefferson, CO, at the Jefferson Lake Road/Michigan Creek Road
sign, turn west onto County Rt. 35 and go 2 miles to end of
pavement and Jefferson Lake campground sign. Turn right at sign
onto gravel road and go 1.3 miles to Jefferson Lake Recreation
Area entrance booth. Continue another 1.2 miles to campground
sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground, one of three in the Jefferson Lake Recreation
Area, is a large single loop among Aspen and mixed conifer trees.
Very little understory provides minimal privacy between camping
sites, especially for those on the inside of loop. A connector
trail between sites 10 and 11 provides access to the Colorado and
W. Jefferson Loop Trails. Jefferson Lake is a short drive from
the campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through October 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
NOTE: A one-time, per visit, per vehicle fee of $6 is also charged -
$45 for annual pass.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 34
Total Sites: 34
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 34
No. Grilles on Sites: 34
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt. There is a waste station
(no potable water) at Texaco gas station in Fairplay, CO near
intersection of US Rt. 285 and State Rt. 9 - fee.
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: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Jefferson Lake is estimated to be 182 acres. It is a no-wake
lake.
HIKING
Colorado Trail (foot, horse & mtn. bike) - 471 miles
W. Jefferson Loop #643 (foot) - 9 miles
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown, Brook and Mackinaw trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lone Rock
VISIT DATE: 09/22/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Woodland Park, CO, take State Rt. 67 north 20.6 miles to a
"Y" intersection (County Rt. 126 in Deckers, CO). Bear left at
intersection onto Rt. 126 (no sign) and go 0.7 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation 6,400 ft.
The campground switchbacks down a hillside to the Gold Medal
(fishing) South Platte River. Most of the camping sites are in
the open with some adjacent to the river. Most of the sites have
a view of the river providing a view of the anglers, ducks and
deer across the way on a steep hillside. Tubing is possible on
the river. There are limited groceries in Decker.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 22 through September 28 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The pull-throughs are parallel
parking.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to the Gill Trailhead
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lost Park
VISIT DATE: 09/14/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jefferson
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Jefferson, CO, take US Rt. 285 east 1 mile to National
Forest Access/Lost Park Rd. sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt
road and go 19.7 miles to campground.
NOTE: The dirt road eventually becomes identified as Forest Rt.
56. It is mostly one lane with some turnouts. Expect washboard
surface conditions.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,000 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is composed of two
sections. One is on a ridge, under Lodgepole pine, overlooking a
valley and mountains in the background. The other section, next
to Lost Park Creek, is below and on the other side of the ridge
under spruce, mostly Blue. The campground is adjacent to the
Lost Creek Wilderness. Almost every site has a view of Lost
Creek Wilderness and the mountains. It is a long way from
everything but attractive and worth the bumpy drive.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-June through October 6 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Because of erosion, some parking
aprons are irregular in shape.
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 hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Lost Park/Wigwam Trailhead #609 (foot & horse) - 6 miles
Brookside-McCurdy Trail #607 (foot & horse) - 5 miles
Both trails access the Lost Creek Wilderness and network of
trails.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Meadow Ridge
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pikes Peak
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Woodland Park, Co, at intersection of US Rt. 24 and Baldwin
St., take Baldwin St. north 2 miles to Rampart Reservoir sign
(Loy Creek Rd.). Turn right onto Loy Creek Rd. and go 1.5 miles
to another Rampart Reservoir sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right
at sign onto Rt. 300 (gravel) and go 3.9 miles to Rampart
Reservoir Entrance Gate sign. Turn left at sign onto paved road
and go 0.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go
0.5 miles to campground.
NOTE: Baldwin St. becomes Rampart Range Rd. in 0.6 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, one of two in the Rampart Reservoir Recreation
Area, is located on a ridge above Rampart Reservoir with grass
meadows and areas of spruce, Douglas fir, Aspen and Ponderosa
trees. This campground is slightly more RV friendly than Thunder
Ridge campground with longer pull-throughs and wider aprons. The
water level of the reservoir is dependent on demand. Grass
understory limits privacy between camping sites. Firewood is
available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 4 through October 15 - weather dependent
No potable water after first major freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $23 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 0
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:
Rampart Reservoir is 320 acres - no wake. The boat ramp in on
north side of dam, 2.6 miles from campground.
HIKING
Rampart Reservoir Trail (foot & mountain bike) - 14 miles
Aspen Grove Nature Trail (foot) - 1 mile
Nichols Reservoir Trail (foot) - 1.8 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Mackinaw trout
NOTE: See note under Water Sports above.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Meridian
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2002
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bailey
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Bailey, CO, take US Rt. 285 north 2.4 miles to Deer Creek
sign and traffic light. Turn left at traffic light, then
immediately right onto County Rt. 43, and go 6.9 miles to a "Y"
intersection (County Rt. 47). Bear right onto Rt. 47 and go 0.9
miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground is a single loop in a stand of young Ponderosa
pine. The understory is grass with some camping sites close
together. The privacy between sites is minimal.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
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
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Michigan Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/15/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jefferson
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Jefferson, CO, at the Jefferson Lake Road/Michigan Creek Road
sign, turn west onto County Rt. 35 and go 2 miles to end of
pavement and Jefferson Lake campground sign. Continue straight
onto a gravel road and go 0.9 miles to Michigan Creek campground
sign at a "Y" intersection (County Rt. 54). Bear right at sign
onto Rt. 54 and go 2.5 miles to another "Y" intersection. Bear
left and go 0.6 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,000 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, stretches through an
area of spruce and grass meadow, lined with Aspen. Most camping
sites are open, but separation between them provides adequate
privacy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-June through October 11 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
$20 per day - "buddy" sites
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
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 - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to Michigan Creek for Rainbow and
Brown trout fishing.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Osprey
VISIT DATE: 09/22/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Woodland Park, CO, take State Rt. 67 north 29.6 miles to
campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
The campground is located in an open field adjacent to South
Platte River. Tubing might be possible on the river, but the
campground is likely a popular location for anglers. No privacy
between camping sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 20'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Parking is parking lot style or
side-by-side.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Vaults are porta-potties that are removed during off season.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Ouzel
VISIT DATE: 09/22/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Woodland Park, CO, take State Rt. 67 north 26.8 miles to a
large open parking lot. Turn left into parking lot and drive
through an opening in some shrubs into the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,500 ft.
The campground is located in an open field adjacent to South
Platte River. Tubing might be possible on the river, but the
campground is likely a popular location for anglers. No privacy
between camping sites. A few Cottonwoods and Ponderosa pine
provide partial shade to two or three camping sites. However,
there is insufficient vegetation to classify the campground as
wooded.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 1 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 25'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Parking is parking lot style or
side-by-side.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Vaults are porta-potties that are removed during off season.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Painted Rocks
VISIT DATE: 09/21/1999
UPDATE DATE: 11/4/2020
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pikes Peak
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Woodland Park, CO, take State Rt. 67 north 3.9 miles to campground
sign (County Rt. 78). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 78 (dirt) and go 0.4
miles to another campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: Campground sign is small and hard to see.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground is composed of two loops at the edge of a meadow.
The loop on the right of entrance is nicely shaded with mature
Ponderosa pines. The loop on the left is closer to the "painted
rocks" (actually weathered piles of red rock) with more open
sites. All the camping sites are widely separated affording lots
of privacy even though the understory is grass.
This campground is often used as the base for visiting
attractions in the Pikes Peak area. These attractions, to name a
few, range from Pikes Peak to the Air Force Academy to the
Garden of the Gods.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $23 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. A RV dump, with drinking water,
is available for a fee at Diamond Campground (private), 900
N Hwy 67, Woodland Park, CO (N39 00.141, W105 03.830).
NOTE: Because of erosion and tight configuration of campground,
access by large travel trailers and motorhomes is not recommended.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Platte River
VISIT DATE: 09/22/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Platte
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Woodland Park, CO, take State Rt. 67 north 20.6 miles to "Y"
intersection (County Rt. 67 and State Rt. 126) in Deckers, CO.
Bear right onto County Rt. 67 and go 3.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,300 ft.
The campground is on a small rise adjacent to the South Platte
River. Some sites are shaded with Ponderosa pine and the
understory is grass. The campground is popular for anglers and
tubing is possible on the river. Although the vault is
wheelchair friendly, access to and from the camping sites may be
a challenge for some.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Comments:
Services provided May 1 through September 8.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
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 - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout. There is wheelchair friendly fishing
area.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Riverside
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Florissant
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Florissant, CO, take US Rt. 24 west 4.4 miles to County Rt.
96 and Elevenmile Canyon signs. Turn left at signs onto Rt. 96
and go 0.9 miles to an intersection. Bear right onto dirt and
gravel road and go 1.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground parallels County Rt. 96 with large, level open
camping sites. All tent sites are walk-ins with a few nestled
among Ponderosa pines on a hillside. South Platte River flows by
on other side of Rt. 96. Benches along the river provide a
pleasant place to sit and watch the anglers and wildlife.
County Rt. 96 follows the track of the Colorado Midland Railroad,
the first standard gauge line built through the Colorado Rockies.
The drive along this route (Elevenmile Canyon) offers ever-
changing views of the South Platte River, rock formations and
multi-colored canyon walls.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Comment:
Services provided May 15 through October 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
A one-time, per visit, per vehicle fee of $6 is also charged - $45 for
annual pass.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel. Water is hauled into
campground; recommend filling water tank before arriving. There
is a waste station (no potable water) at Travel-Port campground
0.8 miles east of Lake George, CO - fee $3.
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:
Drinking water is hauled in and dispensed through a "water
buffalo." Hot showers are available at the Travel-Port
campground in Lake George, CO - fee $5 for 5-minute shower.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hardrock Trail (foot, mountain bike, interpretive) - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Round Mountain
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Florissant
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Florissant, CO, take US Rt. 24 west 10.3 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt road and go 0.2 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
The campground is a single loop of widely spaced sites among
Ponderosa pine and a few young Aspen. This is a good campground
for overnight campers with easy in/out access to US Rt. 24.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through October 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
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: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
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 - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Selkirk
VISIT DATE: 09/11/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/18
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fairplay
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Fairplay, CO, take US Rt. 285 north 9.2 miles to Boreas
Pass/Como sign. Turn left onto dirt road and go 3.8 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 3.4 miles to another
campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 1.4 miles to still
another campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,500 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a single loop through
a grove of Lodgepole and Engelmann spruce. About half the
campground borders the South Fork of the Tarryall River. The
campground is one of the few places in the Forest where one can
pan for gold. The Boreas Pass Auto Tour (Como to Breckenridge,
CO) is a nice day trip from campground. Pick up interpretive
pamphlet from the South Park Ranger District Office. A portion
of the route to campground is along the narrow gauge track bed of
the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-June through October 11 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 36'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is waste station (no
potable water) at Texaco gas station in Fairplay, CO on US Rt.
285 - fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
Campground is convenient to the Gold Dust Trail (foot, horse &
mountain bike) - 5 miles
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: South Meadows
VISIT DATE: 09/21/1999
UPDATE DATE: 11/4/2020
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pikes Peak
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Woodland Park, CO,, at intersection of State Route 67 and U.S, Route 24,
take State Rt. 67 north 5.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,500 ft.
The campground is composed of five unnamed loops within loops winding through
a stand of mature Ponderosa pine. The campground is adjacent to the Centennial
Trail, convenient to Woodland Park, CO and next to State Rt. 67. Most campsites
are close together with only grass understory to provide privacy. Some campsites
overlook large meadows. Several capsites can accommodate four or more tents.
Firewood is available for a fee.
This campground is often used as the base for visiting attractions in the Pikes
Peak area. Some of the attractions are Pikes Peak, the Air Force Academy Garden
of the Gods and Manitou Park Lake (GPS Coordinates: N39 05.380, W105 05.923).
The campground will often fill early in the afternoon.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 20 through October 28 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $23 per day - single
$46 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 62
Total Sites: 62
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 62
No. Grilles on Sites: 62
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 32
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 63'
Comments:
A RV dump, with drinking water, is available for a fee at Diamond
Campground (private), 900 N Hwy 67, Woodland Park, CO (N39 00.141,
W105 03.830). The parking aprons are gravel.
NOTE: Many pull-thrus have large pine trees on apron's curve making
drive through a challenge.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Centennial Trail (paved and wheelchair friendly - foot, roller
blade, mountain bike) - 7 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Spillway
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Florissant
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Florissant, CO, take US Rt. 24 west 4.4 miles to County Rt.
96 and Elevenmile Canyon signs. Turn left at signs onto Rt. 96
and go 0.9 miles to an intersection. Bear right onto dirt and
gravel road and go 8.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right at
sign and go 0.1 miles to campground.
NOTE: Last few miles of road are intermittently rough and narrow.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
The campground is located at the end of Elevenmile Canyon and is
the nearest campground to the Elevenmile Reservoir (no access
permitted). The campground is a loop in a tear-drop shape with
some outside camping sites tucked in among boulders and others
are adjacent to South Platte River. Scattered Ponderosa pine and
spruce provide a little shade to some sites.
County Rt. 96 follows the track of the
Midland Railroad,
the first standard gauge line built through the Colorado Rockies.
The drive along this route (Elevenmile Canyon) offers ever-
changing views of the South Platte River, rock formations and
multi-colored canyon walls.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through October 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
NOTE: A one-time, per visit, per vehicle fee of $6 is also charged -
$45 for annual pass.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The tear-drop interior road makes
it difficult for RVs to make a second pass. There is a waste
station (no potable water) at Travel-Port campground 0.8 miles
east of Lake George, CO - fee.
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. Hot showers are available at
the Travel-Port campground in Lake George, CO - fee $5 for 5-
minute shower.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Overlook Trail #641 (foot) - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Springdale
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pikes Peak
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Woodland Park, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 24 and Baldwin
St., take Baldwin St. north 2 miles to Rampart Reservoir sign
(Loy Creek Rd.). Turn right onto Loy Creek Rd. and go 1.5 miles
to another Rampart Reservoir sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right
at sign onto Rt. 300 (gravel) and go 0.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
NOTE: Baldwin St. becomes Rampart Range Rd. in 0.6 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,100 ft.
This little campground, convenient to Rampart Reservoir, is away
from the "water-loving" crowds. Camping sites either hug a
wildflower-dotted meadow or are nestled under a pleasant mixture
of conifers and Aspen. Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
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: 12.5' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Springer Gulch
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Florissant
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Florissant, CO, take US Rt. 24 west 4.4 miles to County Rt.
96 and Elevenmile Canyon signs. Turn left at signs onto Rt. 96
and go 0.9 miles to an intersection. Bear right onto dirt and
gravel road and go 5.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right at
sign into campground.
NOTE: Last few miles of road is intermittently rough and narrow.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,300 ft.
The campground meanders its way up a narrow gulch. Most camping
sites are terraced with parking aprons at one level and
table/grille at another. Ponderosa, Aspen and fir become more
dense further up the gulch. The South Platte River is nearby for
trout fishing.
County Rt. 96 follows the track of the Colorado Midland Railroad,
the first standard gauge line built through the Colorado Rockies.
The drive along this route (Elevenmile Canyon) offers ever-
changing views of the South Platte River, rock formations and
multi-colored canyon walls.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through October 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
NOTE: A one-time, per visit, per vehicle fee of $6 is also charged -
$45 for annual pass.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 37'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. The interior road is tear-drop
shaped making it difficult for RVs to make a second pass. The
interior road and some parking aprons are rough and eroded.
An RV waste station with no potable water is available for a fee
at Travel-Port campground east of Lake George, CO.
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. Hot showers are available at
the Travel-Port campground in Lake George, CO - fee $5 for 5-
minute shower.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
Comments:
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout in the nearby South Platte River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Spruce Grove
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Florissant
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Florissant, CO, take US Rt. 24 west 5.6 miles to Tarryall
sign (County Rt. 77). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 77 and go 13.7
miles to a tent symbol sign. Turn right onto a dirt road into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground is composed of a single loop with long, level parking
aprons and little or no shade. There is a single spur of walk-in tent
sites (in the shade) among magnificent mature spruce and awesome boulders.
Tarryall Creek runs past the walk-in sites and some of the combined.
The campground is very attractive and close enough to Lost Creek Wilderness
to make it ideal for hikers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through October 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
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
Lizard Rock Trail (foot & horse) - 2 miles
Accesses a network of trails in the Lost Creek Wilderness
including the Brookside/McCurdy Trail and Hankin Pass.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: The Crags
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pikes Peak
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Divide
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Divide, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 24 and State Rt. 67,
take State Rt. 67 south 4.4 miles to Crags campground sign
(County Rt. 62/Forest Rt. 383). Turn right onto Rt. 62/383
(gravel) and go 3.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 62/Forest Rt. 383 is rough, steep and narrow and
not recommended for large RVs or trailers.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,100 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, meanders up a mountain
along Fourmile Creek with most sites nestled in a dense spruce
grove. This is an active campground about 20 miles south of
Cripple Creek, CO. It offers two challenging hikes up the west
side of Pike's Peak. The two walk-in tent sites are secluded and
private; one is next to the creek. The campground is popular
for winter recreation.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 28
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
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: 12' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. Because of access road
to campground, large RVs and trailers are not recommended.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
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
The Crage Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 1.5 miles
Devils Playground Trail (foot) - 3.5 miles
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Thunder Ridge
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Pikes Peak
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Woodland Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Woodland Park, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 24 and Baldwin
St., take Baldwin St. north 2 miles to Rampart Reservoir sign
(Loy Creek Rd.). Turn right onto Loy Creek Rd. and go 1.5 miles
to another Rampart Reservoir sign (Forest Rt. 300). Turn right
at sign onto Rt. 300 (gravel) and go 3.9 miles to Rampart
Reservoir Entrance Gate sign. Turn left at sign onto paved road
and go 1.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go
0.3 miles to campground.
NOTE: Baldwin St. becomes Rampart Range Rd. in 0.6 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, one of two in the Rampart Reservoir Recreation
Area, is located on a ridge above Rampart Reservoir among young
Aspen, mature spruce and wild roses. A few of the sites have a
partial view of the reservoir and grass understory limits privacy
between camping sites. The Rampart Reservoir level is dependent
on demand.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 4. No potable water after first major
freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $23 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 3
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:
Rampart Reservoir is 320 acres - no wake lake. The boat ramp is
on the north side of dam, 2.4 miles from campground.
HIKING
Rampart Reservoir Trail (foot & mountain bike) - 14 miles
Aspen Grove Nature Trail (foot) - 1 mile
Nichols Reservoir Trail (foot) - 1.8 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Mackinaw trout
NOTE: See note under Water Sports above.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Weston Pass
VISIT DATE: 09/13/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: South Park
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fairplay
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Fairplay, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 10.7 miles to Weston
Pass Road sign (County Rt. 22). Turn right onto Rt. 22 and go
7.2 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left at intersection,
staying on Rt. 22, and go 4.1 miles to campground sign. Turn
left at sign into campground.
Alternate Route: From Fairplay, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 4.7
miles to Weston Pass Road sign (County Rt. 5). Turn right onto
Rt. 5 and go 7.1 miles to campground sign at "Y" intersection
(County Rt. 22). Bear right onto Rt. 22 and go 4.1 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 22 is a dirt and gravel road and very rough for
the last 4.1 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,200 ft.
This is an attractive campground stretching out along a ridge
above Weston Creek in a heavy mixture of Aspen and conifers,
including Blue spruce. Although the campground is in a densely
wooded area, some sites are close together with no understory
providing little privacy. The campground is convenient to Weston
Pass and the historic sites along the Old Weston Pass Toll Road.
Pick up interpretive brochure for the Weston Pass Historic Auto
Tour at the South Park Ranger District in Fairplay.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-June through October 11 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is a waste station (no
potable water) at Texaco gas station in Fairplay, CO near
intersection of US Rt. 285 and State Rt. 9 - fee $3.
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 - located at campground entrance.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Ridgeview Trail - 0.5 miles
provides access to Rich Creek Trail - 11.5 miles or 1
mile to overview
Both trails are foot, horse & mountain bike
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Brown trout
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