CAMPGROUND NAME: Ansel Watrous
VISIT DATE: 05/23/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 east 18.6 miles to campground
sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,800 ft.
The campground is composed of three sections stretching along the
Cache La Poudre Wild and Scenic River. The first section has
three walk-in tent sites with no potable water. The second
section is relatively RV friendly with camping sites located
along the river bank under Ponderosa pines. The third section
has a fish hook shape and very short parking aprons. Access to
this section is down a short, steep and winding incline and is a
sharp turn (coming from Rustic) from State Rt. 14. This
campground is the most rustic of those located along Cache La
Poudre River.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Comments:
Services provided May 4 through October 14
NOTE: Potable water available May 27 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 13
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' 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): 5
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The one wheelchair friendly toilet is located in the middle
section.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
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): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Kayaking and rafting on the Cache La Poudre Wild and Scenic
River.
HIKING
Young Gulch Trail #837 (foot, horse, mountain bike) - 4 miles
FISHING
Brown, Cutthroat and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bellaire Lake
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Red Feather Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Red Feather Lakes, CO, take Prairie Divide Rd. south 0.7 miles
to Redfeathers Lake Rd./County Rt. 74E. Turn right onto Rt. 74E
and go 0.4 miles to County Rt. 162. Turn left onto Rt. 162
(gravel) and go 2.3 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 163).
Turn right at sign onto Rt. 163 and go 0.4 miles to another
campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground, located alongside Bellaire Lake, is composed of
two loops among Lodgepole pines. The larger loop offers many
long parking aprons and electric hookups. The smaller loop has
no electric hookups and is tucked into a landscape of boulders
and conifer trees. It also has a wheelchair friendly paved trail
(at site 23) that leads to the lake. The tent pads are equipped
with tie-downs. There is minimal privacy between camping sites.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 23 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day - single
$44 per day - double
- $7 per day surcharge for electric hookups.
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26
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
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 21
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 50'
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): 3
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:
Bellaire Lake is 9.8 acres.
HIKING
Molly Lake Trail (foot, horse and mountain bike) - 1.25 miles,
which leads to a network of trails.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
A wheelchair friendly paved trail leads from site 23 to the
lake and accesses a wheelchair friendly fishing ramp/bridge.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Brown's Park
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 west 20.5 miles to County Rt.
103. Turn right onto Rt. 103 (dirt) and go 15.9 miles to "Y"
intersection (County Rt. 190). Bear left onto Rt. 190 (dirt) and
go 2.6 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
TThe elevation is 8,400 ft.
The campground is located on the edge of the Rawah Wilderness.
Once heavily wooded, it is now mostly open. This change in the
campground's character was caused by the pine beetle that killed
or damaged the trees. The campground is tightly configured with
camping sites close together. Most sites have minimal privacy
with some having "V" shaped parking aprons. McIntyre Creek flows
along the western boundary of the campground. It is a good
location for hikers to explore the wilderness.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 22 through November 18
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 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: Yes
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: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt aprons. The interior road is narrow
and tight. There is an RV waste station at the Poudre River
Resort in Poudre City, 18.5 miles east on State Rt. 14. The fee
is $5 and there is no 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
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Link Trail #963 (foot and horse) - 8 miles
McIntyre Trail #966 (foot and horse) - 9 miles
Both trails access the Rawah Wilderness.
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Camp Dick
VISIT DATE: 05/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Boulder
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Nederland
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Nederland, CO, take State Rt. 72 north 16.8 miles to
Peaceful Valley/Camp Dick sign. Turn left at sign onto narrow,
paved road and go 0.9 miles into campground
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,650 ft.
The campground is located along the Middle St. Vrain Creek in a
grassy meadow. One small loop is away from the creek in a stand
of conifers. Many camping sites border the creek which can be
heard throughout the campground. Most of the camping sites have
delightful views of the surrounding mountains. The tent-only
sites are all walk-in. Tie-down clasps are provided on each tent
pad.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
The campground is located near a former Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) and logging camp. Firewood is available from the
host for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 18 through November 18 - weather dependent
NOTE: Potable water available May 27 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - single
$42 per day - oversize sites
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 36
Total Sites: 40
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 40
No. Grilles on Sites: 40
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel - interior road is paved. There is
an RV waste station, no water, at the Texaco gas station at the intersection
of Glenwood and US Rt. 36/28th St. in Boulder, CO.
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: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Middle St. Vrain #910 (foot, mountain bike & OHV) - 9 miles
(access to Indian Peaks Wilderness); OHVs and mountain bikes
limited to first 4 miles.
Buchanan Pass Trail (foot and mountain bike) - 6 miles
FISHING
Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout - wheelchair friendly apron on
the creek.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Chambers Lake
VISIT DATE: 05/25/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 west 20.8 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 216). Turn right onto Rt. 216 and go 0.7 miles
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground is composed of three unnamed loops. Camping sites 1
through 20 are in a densely wooded loop while the remaining sites
are in less dense woods with many overlooking Chambers Lake.
Sites 44 through 51 are walk-in tent sites separate from the
combined sites (tent and RV). Several of these sites also
overlook the lake. All of the camping sites are located among
Lodgepole pines and other conifers. The campground is convenient
to the Neota, Comanche Peak and Rawah Wildernesses. There is
also an amphitheater.
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 June 29 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day - single
$44 per day - double or large sites
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 43
Total Sites: 51
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 51
No. Grilles on Sites: 51
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 46'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel; interior road is paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
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:
Chambers Lake is 254 acres and is a no-wake lake. Water level
drops as summer progresses.
HIKING - No
Comments:
Convenient to the Blue Lake Trail #959 (foot) - 7.2 miles.
Provides access to the Rawah Wilderness and its network of
trails.
FISHING
Cutthroat, Rainbow and Lake trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dowdy Lake
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Red Feather Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Red Feather Lakes, CO, take Prairie Divide Rd. south 0.7 miles
to County Rt. 74E/Redfeathers Lake Rd. Turn left onto Rt. 74E
and go 1 mile to Dowdy Recreation Area sign (Dowdy Rd.). Turn
left at sign onto Dowdy Rd. and go 0.8 miles to campground.
NOTE: Last 0.2 miles are gravel.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,100 ft.
The campground, located along the shores of Dowdy Lake, is
composed of five loops - A through E, among Ponderosa pines,
other conifers and boulders. Some camping sites overlook the
lake, while others are along the shore. Gas and limited
groceries are available nearby. The sites are spacious with
minimal privacy.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comments:
Back loops open May 24 through September 23
First loops open year round
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
- $7 per day sucharge for electric hookups.
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 52
Total Sites: 62
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 62
No. Grilles on Sites: 62
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 50
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 40'
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): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
There is no water on Loops A and D and one hand pump is located
on Loop E.
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:
Dowdy Lake is 115 acres and is a wakeless lake.
HIKING
Margaret Trail (foot, horse and mountain bike) - 4 miles
FISHING
Brown, Brook, Cutthroat and Lake trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dutch George
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 east 9.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,500 ft.
The campground, among Cottonwoods, stretches along the north
shore of the Cache La Poudre Wild and Scenic River. Camping
sites are in the open with most sites on the river's bank. Tents
must be placed on hard surfaces, not grass. The tent pads
include tie-downs. It is convenient to the Cache La Poudre
Wilderness. Firewood is available for a fee from the host.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - single
$42 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): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel - paved interior road.
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
Comments:
One spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
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): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Kayaking and rafting on the Cache La Poudre Wild and Scenic
River.
HIKING
Campground Trail (foot) - 0.3 miles
FISHING
Brown, Cutthroat and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Jacks Gulch
VISIT DATE: 05/23/2000
UPDATE DATE: 8/16/2024
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation*
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO take State Rt. 14 east 5.1 miles to Pingree Park
(County Rt. 63E) sign. Turn right onto Pingree Rd. (County Rt.
63E) and go 6.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
NOTE: Pingree Rd. is a two-lane dirt and gravel road with some
long steep grades and sharp curves.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,100 ft.
*Reservations only for equestrian campsites.
The campground is composed of four sections - Columbine Loop,
Yarrow Loop, Paintbrush (an equestrian section) and a group
camping section (which is not included in the author's research).
The Columbsine Loop includes camping sites with electric hookups
and a walk-in tent section. Yarrow Loop has no electric hookups
but its parking aprons can accommodate any size RV. Paintbrush
also has no electric hookups; each parking apron is a pull-
through and each has a good size corral.
The campground is located midway between Cache La Poudre and
Comanche Peak Wildernesses. The camping sites are tucked into
Ponderosa pine and Aspen with grassy meadows scattered
throughout. The sites are well separated providing good privacy.
This is a very diversified campground with its variety of camping
experiences that include trails for horses, foot and OHVs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through November 5
NOTE: 8/16/2024 - Campground temporarily closed. Heavily damaged by the
Cameron Peak Fire. Contact ranger district office for latest status.
NOTE: Potable water available May 27 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
- $7 per day surcharge for electric
$34 per day - equestrian sites (no hookups)
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 59
Total Sites: 64
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 64
No. Grilles on Sites: 64
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 20
No. RV Pull Throughs: 18
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 48'
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): 6
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
One spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Campground Loop Trail (foot - interpretive) - 0.7 miles
Connector trail - 1 mile (provides access to Little Beaver Creek
Trail and the Comanche Peak Wilderness (foot and horse).
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kelly Flats
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 east 6.1 miles to mile marker
97. Turn right into campground.
NOTE: The campground sign is not visible from State Rt. 14.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,600 ft.
The campground, located on the northern boundary of the Cache La
Poudre Wilderness, straddles Cache La Poudre Wild and Scenic
River with most camping sites alongside the river. The sounds of
rushing water can be heard throughout the campground. Camping
sites 7 through 12 are on a dead-end spur - RVs not permitted.
Most tent sites are walk-ins and tucked in among young Aspen and
a few Ponderosa pines. A few camping sites have a "V" shape
relationship - good for family or small group gathering. Tents
are permitted on hard surfaces only, not on grass. Firewood is
available from the host for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 29
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 44'
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
Lake: No
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): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Rafting and kayaking available on the Cache La Poudre Wild and
Scenic River.
HIKING
Campground trail (foot and mountain bike, wheelchair friendly) -
1 mile
FISHING
Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kelly-Dahl
VISIT DATE: 05/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Boulder
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Nederland
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Nederland, CO, take State Rt. 119/72 south 1.5 miles to
where Rt. 72 bears left. Continue straight on Rt. 119 for 0.7
miles to campground sign. Turn left into the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground is composed of several loops meandering along a
mountainside. Most camping sites are nestled among a nice
mixture of conifers and Aspen trees. Camping sites 1 through 21,
with a narrow interior road, are well suited for tents. Sites 22
through 46, located mostly in Lodgepole pines, are better for
RVs. The understory is grass and rock. Firewood is available
from the host for a fee.
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 May 18 through September 23
NOTE: Potable water available May 27.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 42
Total Sites: 45
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 45
No. Grilles on Sites: 45
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There is a RV waste station
available with potable water at the Texaco gas station at the intersection
of Glenwood and US Rt. 36/28th St. in Boulder, CO.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Long Draw
VISIT DATE: 05/25/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 west 22.6 miles to Long Draw
Rd. Turn left at sign onto Long Draw Rd. (gravel) and go 8.9
miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,030 ft.
The campground, located on the edge of the Comanche Peak
Wilderness, is a single loop in a nice mixture of Lodgepole pine,
Douglas fir and a few other conifers. Some sites include a bench
along with the usual picnic table and fire ring/grille. The
campground is convenient to the Neota Wilderness, Rocky Mountain
National Park for hiking and Long Draw Reservoir for fishing (0.9
miles from campground). Although densely wooded, sites are close
together providing minimal privacy. The campground is very
picturesque and is an excellent location for wildlife viewing -
moose, Elk and deer.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 29 through November 18 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day - single
$36 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): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 39'
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
Comments:
Fish and canoe at the 242-acre Long Draw Reservoir. No motors
are permitted and it is 0.9 miles from the campground.
HIKING
Corral Creek Trail #944 (foot) - provides access to the Rocky
Mountain National Park and Comanche Peak Wilderness
FISHING - No
Comments:
Cutthroat in the nearby Long Draw Reservoir, 0.9 miles from the
campground.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Meeker Park Overflow
VISIT DATE: 05/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Boulder
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Estes Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Estes Park, CO, take State Rt. 7 south 6.8 miles to the
Meeker Park Picnic Area and Roosevelt National Forest signs. At
the Roosevelt National Forest sign, turn right into the
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,440 ft.
The campground, adjacent to State Rt. 7 and convenient to the
Wild Basin area of the Rocky Mountain National Park, is located
in a thinned stand of conifers. The campground serves primarily
as overflow to nearby campgrounds with informal camping sites
scattered throughout. Camping sites 15 and above are on dead-end
spurs with no turn-around. With the exception of pop-up tents,
RVs are not recommend in these higher numbered sites. The
campground is popular for hikers and climbers.
Visit the Saint Malo Retreat where there is a very picturesque
stone church - a short distance north on Rt. 7. The popular town
of Estes Park is also convenient to the campground.
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 May 24 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 17
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 28
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: N/A
Comments:
The parking aprons are mostly irregularly shaped and dirt. The
interior road is rough and narrow in places. Only small RVs are
recommended. There is an RV waste station at the Texaco gas
station at the intersection of Glenwood and US Rt. 36/28th St. in
Boulder, CO. There is no water and no 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
Comments:
Porta-poties are provided during the season.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mountain Park
VISIT DATE: 05/24/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 east 8 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign and cross a single-lane bridge into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,650 ft.
The campground is composed of four loops - McConnell, Crown,
Comanche and Bear. Ponderosa pine is the dominant tree. The
McConnell and Bear loops have electric hookups and are well above
the Cache La Poudre Wild and Scenic River. The Crown and
Comanche loops have no electric hookups and stretch out along the
river bank. The campground is convenient to the Cache La Poudre
Wilderness. Tents are permitted on hardened surfaces only, not
grass. Firewood is available from the host for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 23
NOTE: Potable water available May 27.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day - single
$44 per day - double
$7 per day charge for electric hookups
NOTE: Golden Age/Access Passport discount does not apply to
electric hookup surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 52
Total Sites: 52
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 52
No. Grilles on Sites: 52
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 31
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly and coin-operated.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
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): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Rafting and kayaking available on the Cache La Poudre Wild and
Scenic River.
HIKING
Mt. McConnel Trail (foot) - 4.2 miles
William R. Kreutzer National Recreation Trail (foot) - 2.2 miles
FISHING
Brown, Cutthroat and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Narrows
VISIT DATE: 2/7/2017
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 east 11 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into combined (RV/tent) section or continue
another 0.1 miles to the tent only section.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
The campground, located just north of the Cache La Poudre
Wilderness, is composed of two sections along the Cache La Poudre
Wild and Scenic River. Each section has its own entrance, 0.1
miles apart. The first section is a grassy open meadow and very
RV friendly with camping sites along the river's bank. The
second section is for walk-in tent campers only with camping
sites tucked in among Ponderosa pines and scattered small
boulders. This section enjoys a very attractive location. Tents
must be placed on hard surfaces only, not grass. The tent pads
include tie-downs. The river can be heard throughout the
campground.
The campground is located just west of the geological feature
called the "Narrows" - a narrow cleft where the river has cut
through rock walls.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 23
NOTE: Potable water available May 27.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: Yes
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: 13' X 45'
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): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
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): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Kayaking and rafting on the Cache La Poudre Wild and Scenic
River.
HIKING
Campground trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Brown, Cutthroat and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Olive Ridge
VISIT DATE: 05/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Boulder
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Estes Park
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Estes Park, CO, take State Rt. 7 south 9.4 miles to Olive
Ridge sign. At sign, turn right onto County Rt. 84 and an
immediate left, following sign to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,350 ft.
The campground is composed of three loops - Sneezeweed, Pika and
Dipper. It is located among mature Ponderosa pine and some young
Aspen. The campground is convenient to the popular town of Estes
Park and the Wild Basin area of the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Also, consider visiting the Saint Malo Retreat where there is a
very picturesque stone church - a short distance north on Rt. 7.
Firewood is available from the host for a fee.
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 May 18 through September 23
NOTE: Potable water available May 27 through September 26.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - single
$42 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): 52
Total Sites: 52
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 52
No. Grilles on Sites: 52
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 34'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt. The interior road is
narrow. A RV waste station, no water, is available at the
Texaco gas station at the intersection of Glenwood and
US Rt. 36/28th St. in Boulder, CO.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pawnee
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Boulder
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Nederland
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Nederland, CO, take State Rt. 72 north 10.9 miles to
Brainard Lake Recreation Area sign. Turn left onto Forest Rt.
112 and go 5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,400 ft.
The campground, located 0.25 miles from Brainard Lake, is
composed of three loops among mature spruce and a few fir trees.
The campground is very scenic and popular - reservations are
suggested. It is convenient to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The
nights get quite chilly. Campground is in the Brainard Lake Recreation
Area, campers must also pay day-use fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
NOTE: Because of high snow levels, the authors did not survey
this campground. All information is provided by the Boulder
Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 29 through September 22
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - single
$42 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): 54
Total Sites: 54
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 54
No. Grilles on Sites: 54
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel; interior road is paved. A RV waste station,
no water, is available at the Texaco gas station at the intersection of
Glenwood and US Rt. 36/28th St. in Boulder, CO.
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
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: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Brainard Lake (popular for canoeing) is 25 acres.
HIKING - No
Comments:
Nearby trailheads provide access to extensive network of trails
in the Indian Peaks Wilderness - foot and horse.
Also nearby is the Sour Dough Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike
- 19 miles (links Peaceful Valley, Camp Dick and Rainbow Lakes
campgrounds).
FISHING
Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Peaceful Valley
VISIT DATE: 05/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Boulder
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Nederland
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Nederland, CO, take State Rt. 72 north 16.8 miles to
Peaceful Valley/Camp Dick sign. Turn left at sign onto narrow,
paved road and go 0.2 miles into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
The campground stretches along the Middle St. Vrain Creek with
most sites actually on the banks of the creek. A small loop at
the campground's entrance is an excellent location for a family
gathering. This is a sweet little campground with a tranquil
feel.
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 May 18 through November 18 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - single
$42 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel - interior road is paved. A RV waste station,
no water, is available at the Texaco gas station at the intersection
of Glenwood and US Rt. 36/28th St. in Boulder, CO.
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
Middle St. Vrain Trail #910 (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 9
miles
Provides access to Indian Peaks Wilderness and a
network of trails.
FISHING
Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Rainbow Lakes
VISIT DATE: 05/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Boulder
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Nederland
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Nederland, CO, take State Rt. 72 north 6.1 miles to
University of Colorado Mountain Research Station sign (Forest Rt.
298). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 298 (dirt and gravel) and go 7
miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 298 is not well maintained. It is not
recommended for RVs.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,000 ft.
This pack it in/pack it out campground, least developed in the area,
is composed of three loops. It is located in a stand of Lodgepole pine,
spruce and Douglas fir and provides access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Staying at this campground provides a wilderness-like experience
without all the inconveniences of actually camping in the
wilderness. The campground is pack it in, pack it out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
NOTE: Because of heavy snow in the area, the authors did not
visit the campground. All information is provided by the Boulder
Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$30 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): 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: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 20'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and the interior road is narrow. A RV waste
station, no water, is available at the Texaco gas station at the
intersection of Glenwood and US Rt. 36/28th St. in Boulder, CO.
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: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Series of beaver and moraine-made lakes of various (small) sizes.
HIKING
Rainbow Lake Trail (foot) - 1 mile
Arapaho Glacier Trail #905 (foot) - 6 miles
Trails provide access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness network of
trails.
FISHING
Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sleeping Elephant
VISIT DATE: 05/25/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 west 12.5 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground, located alongside State Rt. 14, is a figure 8
configuration. Although the campground is dotted with juniper,
Aspen and sage, all camping sites are in the open. The Sleeping
Elephant rock formation and Cache La Poudre Wild and Scenic River
are directly across the campground and State Rt. 14. The rock
formation really does look like a sleeping elephant. The
understory is grass and the river can be heard throughout the
campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 26'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and 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
Comment:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tom Bennett
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO take State Rt. 14 east 5.1 miles to Pingree Park
(County Rt. 63E) sign. Turn right onto Pingree Rd. (County Rt.
63E) and go 12.1 miles to an intersection (County Rt. 44H).
Continue straight onto Rt. 44H and go 3.6 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 145). Turn right onto Rt. 145 (narrow and dirt)
into campground.
NOTE: Pingree Rd. is a two-lane dirt and gravel road with some
long steep grades and sharp curves.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground, tightly configured stretches out along the South
Fork of the Poudre River among Lodgepole pines and other
conifers. It has a definite wilderness feel and is convenient
for hikes into the Comanche Peak Wilderness and Rocky Mountain
National Park. The campground is pack it in, pack it out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through November 18
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
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: 12' X 24'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. For RVs, nothing larger
than a pop-up tent trailer is recommended.
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
Emmaline Lake Trail #354 (foot and horse) - 5 miles
This trail provides access to a large network of trails in and
around the Rocky Mountain National Park and Comanche Peak
Wilderness.
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tunnel
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2000
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rustic
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rustic, CO, take State Rt. 14 west 20.5 miles to County Rt.
103. Turn right onto Rt. 103 (dirt) and go 6.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground, located on the edge of the Rawah Wilderness,
stretches alongside the Laramie River in a thick stand of
Lodgepole pines. The sites are close together with some adjacent
to or overlooking the river. The campground is a good location
for hikers to explore the wilderness. Moose are frequent
visitors to the campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 23 through October 14
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 47
Total Sites: 47
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 47
No. Grilles on Sites: 47
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt. There is an RV waste
station, no potable water, available for a fee at the Poudre River
Resort in Poudre City, 18.5 miles east on State Rt. 14.
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 West Branch Trailhead (foot
and horse) with access to a network of trails in the Rowah
Wilderness.
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: West Lake
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2000
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Canyon Lakes
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Red Feather Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777
DIRECTIONS:
In Red Feather Lakes, CO, take Prairie Divide Rd. south 0.7 miles
to County Rt. 74E/Redfeather Lakes Rd. Turn left onto County Rt.
74E and go 1.4 miles to West Lake campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,200 ft.
The campground, located adjacent to West Lake, is comprised of
Ponderosa pine, lodgepole and spruce trees. Some camp sites
overlook the lake and many have views of the mountain peaks in
the Rocky Mountain National Park. There is good separation
between sites providing some privacy. All tent sites are walk-
ins and private. The Rocky Mountain National Park is a good day
trip from the campground.
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 May 24 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day - Single
$44 per day - Double
- $7 per day surcharge for hookups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 30
Total Sites: 35
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 35
No. Grilles on Sites: 35
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 30
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' 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): 5
No. Threaded: 5
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
West Lake is 25 acres. The boat ramp is primitive.
HIKING
Westlake Trail (foot and mountain bike) - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Lake trout
