Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Avalanche
VISIT DATE: 08/30/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Redstone
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Redstone, CO, take State Rt. 113 north 5.2 miles to
Avalanche Creek sign (may be hidden by tall grass), just past
Avalanche Ranch. Turn right, fording Crystal River, onto Forest
Rt. 310 (single lane with no turnouts, dirt road) and go 2.3
miles to campground.
NOTE: Trailers are not recommended on Forest Rt. 310 and it is
subject to mud slides.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,400 ft.
The campground, next to Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, is a
single loop with some sites adjacent to Avalanche Creek. Spruce
and Cottonwood provide shade to camping sites. Although no
facilities are provided for horses in the campground, a large
open parking area with three camping sites next to campground,
could be used by equestrian campers. Firewood is available for a
fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through November 13.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 37'
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
Avalanche Creek Trail #1959 (foot & horse) - 12 miles
Provides access to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Blue River
VISIT DATE: 09/08/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Silverthorne
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Silverthorne, CO, take State Rt. 9 north 4.7 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,400 ft.
The campground is located on a ridge above the Blue River in a
stand of Lodgepole pines. It meanders down a hillside to the
river's edge where several camping sites are along the shore.
Blue River is a Gold Medal trout river. Aspen and River Willow
add shade and provide some sites with privacy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 9.
NOTE: Timber sale pending. Contact Ranger District Officer for
status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 36'
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): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown and Cutthroat (catch & release) trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bogan Flats
VISIT DATE: 08/30/1999
UPDATE DATE:2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Redstone
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Redstone, CO, take State Rt. 133 south 5 miles to sign for
Marble County Rt. 3. Bear left at sign onto Rt. 3 and go 1.5
miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 3 goes from paved to dirt after 1 mile.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,600 ft.
The campground, a nice mixture of open and shaded camping sites,
stretches along the Crystal River in a deep valley of Aspen,
Ponderosa pine and spruce and River Willow. About a third of the
sites are adjacent to the river. The campground is convenient to
State Rt. 133 but far enough away to avoid highway sounds.
Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 23. No water after first major
freeze.
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): 35
Total Sites: 35
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 35
No. Grilles on Sites: 35
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Pull-throughs will accommodate
any size RV.
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: 4
Comments:
The wheelchair friendly toilet is located at far end of
campground.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bucks
VISIT DATE: 09/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Blanco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Buford, CO, take County Rt. 8 east 18.6 miles to Trapper
Lake and Forest Rt. 205 signs. Turn right at signs and go 7.6
miles to Trappers Lake campground sign. Turn right, crossing one
lane bridge, and go 1.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 8 becomes Forest Rt. 8 and dirt after 10 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground, one of four in the Trappers Lake Recreation Area,
is a single loop located on a slight rise among a mixture of
conifers which are dense in some areas. It offers panoramic
views of Flat Tops Wilderness as well as being a good home base
location for exploring the area. The nearby Trappers Lake is in
the wilderness so no mechanical devices or vehicles are permitted;
canoes, kayaks, etc. must be carried down to the lake. Limited
groceries, camping supplies and boat and horse rentals are available
from the Trappers Lake Lodge.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 10 through September 5.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 5
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The waste station is across road
from campground.
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: 2
Comments:
Hot showers are available at Trappers Lake Lodge - fee $5
(includes soap and towel).
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:
Trappers Lake is 286 acres.
HIKING
Trappers Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 6.6 miles
Stillwater Trail (foot & horse) - 4.2 miles
Wall Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 6.2 miles
Himes Peak Trail #1877 (foot & horse) - 5 miles
All trails access the Flat Tops Wilderness.
FISHING
Cutthroat (over 10" - catch & release) and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Camp Hale Memorial
VISIT DATE: 08/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/12/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Holy Cross
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Minturn
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Minturn, CO, take US Rt. 24 east 13 miles to campground
sign. Bear left at sign and go 0.1 miles to stone entrance.
Turn left at entrance wall and go 0.2 miles to "T" intersection.
Turn right and go 1.2 miles to campground entrance.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground is located on a wide, flat open valley and is one
of the few spots in the valley where there is a sparse growth of
young Lodgepole pines. The open, level camping sites make this
an excellent campground for RVs. All of the sites have fire
rings, although some are without grilles.
The campground is on the grounds of Camp Hale where the 10th
Mountain Division trained during WWII. During its tenure, 15,000
men trained in mountaineering and skiing techniques, some of whom
saw combat in Italy during the war. Although all the buildings
(except one skeleton) have been torn down, foundations and other
"footprints" remain. The 99th Infantry Battalion (Viking
Battalion) also trained at Camp Hale. All its members spoke
Norwegian. There are interpretive signs along US Rt. 24
explaining the history and accomplishments of Camp Hale. For more
information about Camp Hale, visit the following websites:
www.camphale.org and www.mscd.edu/~history/camphale/index.html.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-September.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 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
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 68'
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
Comments:
There are no trails, but wandering around the vestiges of Camp
Hale is a trip into the past.
FISHING - No
There are several ponds south of the campground offering good
fishing.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Chapman Dam
VISIT DATE: 08/29/1999
UPDATE DATE:2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Basalt
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Basalt, CO, off State Rt. 82, turn at Ruedi Reservoir sign and
follow the road 2.1 miles to a stop sign. Turn left at sign onto
Midland Ave. (which becomes Frying Pan Rd. - not well signed) and
go 28.6 miles to campground sign. Bear right at sign onto a dirt
road and go 0.2 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground is composed of eight loops, A through H, which
alternate between heavily wooded (mixed conifers), light growth
of Aspen and open meadows. Most of the loops have a few sites
adjacent to the Frying Pan River while loops A and D have sites
overlooking Chapman Lake. Loop C, camping sites 10 through 14,
are on a spur with no turn around - trailers not recommended.
Loop A, camping sites 0 through 6 (walk-in tent sites), are also
on a spur with no turn around - RVs not recommended. Loops A and
D have sites with boat carry down access. The dam at Chapman
Lake is an interesting design and was built by the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. Firewood is available for
a fee.
This is bear county; practice safe food storage techniques.
NOTE: Forest Service literature may refer to this campground as
Chapman, Chapman North or Chapman South.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through November 11. Some camp sites may close
earlier. Water shut off after first major freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 15
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 67
Total Sites: 82
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 82
No. Grilles on Sites: 82
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 47'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are dirt and others are grass and gravel.
There is a waste station with potable water (Forest Service)
available 13.8 miles west of campground just off access road near
Little Maud campground - fee $5.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 12
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Chapman Lake is 5 acres
HIKING
Chapman Gulch Trail (foot) - 2 miles
Chapman Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Coffee Pot Springs
VISIT DATE: 2/1/2006
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Eagle
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Gypsum
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Gypsum, CO, take Interstate 70 west and go 5.3 miles to Exit
133, Dotsero, Co. At end of exit ramp, go north on Frontage Rd.
for 0.8 miles to a stop sign and Sweetwater/Burns sign (County
Rt. 301). Turn Right at sign onto Rt. 301 and go 1.7 miles to
Forest Access sign (Coffee Pot Rd.). Turn left at sign onto dirt
and gravel road (later identified as Forest Rt. 600) and go 16.7
miles to campground on left.
NOTE: The first 9 miles of Forest Rt. 600, before Willow Peak, is
narrow (intermittently single-lane) winding and steep with shear
drop-offs. This road is not for those who fear heights.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,100 ft.
The campground, configured as a loop and overlooking a meadow, is
wooded with spruce, fir and Aspen. There are excellent views of
snow-capped mountain ranges off in the distance. Wildflowers,
such as lupine, paintbrush, columbine, and sulfur, are abundant.
The drive along Coffee Pot Rd. provides excellent scenic viewing
opportunities.
NOTE: Campground was not surveyed by the authors. Data provided
by Eagle Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided June 1 through mid-September.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 25'
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: Cutthroat
VISIT DATE: 09/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Blanco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Buford, CO, take County Rt. 8 east 18.6 miles to Trapper
Lake and Forest Rt. 205 signs. Turn right at signs and go 7.6
miles to Trappers Lake campground sign. Turn right, crossing one
lane bridge, and go 1.4 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left
to campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 8 becomes Forest Rt. 8 and dirt after 10 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground, one of four in the Trappers Lake Recreation Area,
is a single loop that is not heavily wooded giving it a sunny
open feel. It offers panoramic views of Flat Tops Wilderness as
well as being a good home base location for exploring the area.
The nearby Trappers Lake is in the wilderness so no mechanical
devices or vehicles are permitted; canoes , kayaks, etc. must be
carried down to the lake. Firewood is available for a fee.
Limited groceries, camping supplies and boat and horse rentals
are available from the Trappers Lake Lodge.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 10 through September 5. No water after September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 5
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. The waste station is located across
from Bucks (Forest Service) campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
Comments:
Hot showers are available at Trappers Lake Lodge - fee $5
(includes soap and towel).
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:
Trappers Lake is 286 acres.
HIKING
Trappers Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 6.6 miles
Stillwater Trail (foot & horse) - 4.2 miles
Wall Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 6.2 miles
Himes Peak Trail #1877 (foot & horse) - 5 miles
All trails access the Flat Tops Wilderness.
FISHING
Cutthroat (over 10" - catch & release) and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dearhamer
VISIT DATE: 08/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Basalt
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Basalt, CO, off State Rt. 82, turn at Ruedi Reservoir sign and
follow the road 2.1 miles to a stop sign. Turn left at sign onto
Midland Ave. (which becomes Frying Pan Rd. - not well signed) and
go 22.2 miles to Meredith Field Office sign. Turn right onto
dirt road and another immediate right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground, one of four in the John Ruedi Recreation area, is
comprised of a single loop. It is tightly configured and located
where the Frying Pan River enters Ruedi Reservoir. Most camping
sites back up to Cottonwood trees and are more open than shaded
with minimal privacy. Several sites have direct access to the
reservoir. The campground is convenient to the tiny community of
Meredith where there is a small store and telephone. Firewood is
available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through November 13. No water after first
major frost.
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
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 54'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The waste station is 7.4 miles
west of campground, just off access road, across from Little Maud
campground - fee $5.
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: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Ruedi Reservoir is 1,000 acres. The boat ramp is primitive.
HIKING
Ruedi Overlook Trail - 1 mile
Fryingpan Overlook Trail - 2 miles
Red Table Road (mountain bike and foot) - 8 miles
Pond Creek Trail - 0.3 miles
All trails are on other side of Ruedi Reservoir.
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown and Mackinaw trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Deep Lake
VISIT DATE: 09/01/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/12/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Eagle
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Gypsum
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Gypsum, CO, take Interstate 70 west and go 5.3 miles to Exit
133, Dotsero, CO. At end of exit ramp, go north on Frontage Rd.
for 0.8 miles to a stop sign and Sweetwater/Burns sign (County
Rt. 301). Turn Right at sign onto Rt. 301 and go 1.7 miles to
Forest Access sign. Turn left at sign onto dirt and gravel road
(later identified as Forest Rt. 600) and go 27.6 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right, staying on Rt. 600, and go 1 mile to
campground sign. Bear right at sign and go 0.1 miles into
campground.
NOTE: The first 9 miles of Forest Rt. 600, before Willow Peak, is
narrow (intermittently single-lane) winding and steep with shear
drop-offs. This road is not for those who fear heights.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,600 ft.
This campground is a very long way from anything - desolate and
remote, but worth the long drive. Located on top of a "flat top"
mountain, almost every camping site has a breathtaking view of
the surrounding mountains, canyons and wildflower-covered
meadows. The sites are spacious and widely separated. Some
sites are located on a ridge overlooking Deep Lake. While not
all the camping sites have a grille, every site has a fire ring.
Most Sites are open with small stands of Subalpine fir scattered
around the campground. There is no gas for 35 miles.
The campground has a long history with Ute hunting parties camped
on Deep Lake's shores in the early 1800s. President Teddy
Roosevelt used the same shore for his Flat Tops hunting party in
1905. A hotel, built here in 1890 but burned down in 1906, was a
resting place for travelers between Dotsero and Meeker.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided only from July 1 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 33
Total Sites: 36
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 36
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 80'
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
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:
Deep Lake is 37 acres. A primitive boat ramp is located in day-
use area. Electric motors only.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Brook and Mackinaw trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Difficult
VISIT DATE: 08/27/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Aspen
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Aspen, CO, take State Rt. 82 east 2.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.7 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,200 ft.
The campground, adjacent to Roaring Fork River and Collegiate
Peaks Wilderness, is convenient to State Rt. 8 and comprised of
Aspen, Cottonwood and some mixed conifers. The understory is
heavy with wild roses, grass, wildflowers and shrubs which
provide good privacy between camping sites. It is also
convenient to the ski town of Aspen for shopping and a cook's
night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 25.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 5
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 47
Total Sites: 47
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 47
No. Grilles on Sites: 47
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' 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): 8
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The threaded spigot is located across from camping site #36. The
one wheelchair friendly toilet is located at entrance to
campground.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Difficult Creek Trail #2196 (foot & horse) - 2.5 miles
Accesses the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Gold Park
VISIT DATE: 08/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/12/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Holy Cross
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Minturn
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Minturn, CO, take US Rt. 24 east 9 miles to Homestake No.
703 sign. Turn right at sign onto Forest Rt. 703 (dirt and
gravel) and go 6.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign
into campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 703 is rough and narrow in places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,300 ft.
This is a sweet little campground comprised of a single loop
among spruce and Lodgepole pines. It is located along Homestake
Creek and adjacent to Holy Cross Wilderness. All camping sites
have a fire ring, but a few are missing a grille. Firewood is
available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through ,id-September
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 7
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' 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): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to the Whitney Lake (#2002) and
Fancy Pass (#2006) Trailheads which access the Holy Cross
Wilderness and its network of trails.
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Gore Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/12/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Holy Cross
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Vail
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Vail, CO, off Interstate 70, take Exit 180 (Vail East
Entrance) to stop sign. Turn right onto Bighorn Rd. and go 2.3
miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground, convenient to the attractions in Vail, stretches
up a mountainside along Gore Creek. The camping sites along the
creek tend to be spacious while sites away from the creek are
closer together. It is comprised of Aspen, spruce and Douglas
fir with an understory of tall grass, shrubs and tons of
wildflowers. Some of the tent sites are well above the main
campground area and are more of a short hike than walk-in. They
are open and picturesque. The campground is convenient to the
Eagle's Nest Wilderness. Large RVs may have some difficulty in
maneuvering because of the campground's tight configuration.
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 mid-May through mid-September
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 55'
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
Deluge Creek Trail #2014 (foot) - 4 miles
Gore Creek Trail #2015 (foot) - 6.4 miles
Both trails access Eagle's Nest Wilderness.
An unidentified bike (non-motorized) trail starts just outside
entrance of campground using closed off portion of Bighorn Rd.
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Heaton Bay
VISIT DATE: 09/09/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/14/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Frisco
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
On Interstate 70, take Exit 203 (Frisco/Breckenridge sign - State
Rt. 9) to end of ramp. Turn south onto Summit Blvd. (State Rt. 9
- south) and go 0.1 miles to first traffic light (Dam Rd.). Turn
left at traffic light onto Dam Rd. and go 1.2 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,100 ft.
The campground, composed of Lodgepole pine, hugs the shoreline of
Dillon Reservoir. It is composed of five loops - A, B, C, D and
E. Loop A has three good size pull-throughs - easy in, easy out,
but no water. Water is available with short walk to Loop B.
Loop B is adjacent to a small pond and Dillon Reservoir with some
sites next to the reservoir. Loop C is a single loop with electric and
water hookups. Loop D uses more area so camping sites
are further apart. It also has several short parking aprons but
double wide and more sites adjacent to the reservoir. Loop E
encircles a small hill which gives the camping sites more privacy
then found in the other loops. There is no access to or views of
the reservoir from this loop. Both Loops A and E are exposed to
traffic noise from State Rt. 9.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 9.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 72
Total Sites: 79
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites:79
No. Grilles on Sites: 79
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is waste station (with
potable water) available, for a fee, at Breckenridge Sanitation
Plant across from Summit Mt. High School at intersection of
State Rt. 9 and Swan Mt. Rd., 4.1 miles south of campground.
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: 1
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly vaults are in Loops B, D and E. The threaded
spigot is in Loop B.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Dillon Reservoir is 3,300 acres. Jet skiis are not permitted.
There are four boat ramps scattered around the reservoir. None
are in the immediate area of the campground.
HIKING
Old Dillon Reservoir (foot) - 0.75 miles.
There is a 27 plus mile paved bike path and network linking the
communities of Breckenridge, Vail and Keystone. It is said to be
the longest paved bike path in Colorado - foot, bike, wheelchair
and in-line skate.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout and Artic Char
CAMPGROUND NAME: Himes Peak
VISIT DATE: 09/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Blanco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Buford, CO, take County Rt. 8 east 18.6 miles to Trappers
Lake and Forest Rt. 205 signs. Turn right onto Rt. 205 and go
4.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.3
miles to campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 8 becomes Forest Rt. 8 and dirt road after 10
miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,500 ft.
The campground, adjacent to Flat Tops Wilderness and Boulder
Lake, is a single loop among Aspen and clusters of various
conifers. Although a short distance from the campground, the
North Fork of the White River can be heard but not seen. There
are hitching rails at the Big Fish Trailhead, but no facilities
for horses in the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 through November 13
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
NOTE: Water system is temporarily off-line.
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is waste station with
potable water at the City Park in Meeker, CO - fee $1.
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 - None
HIKING
Boulder Lake Trail #2262 - 2 miles
Big Fish Trail #1819 - 6.4 miles
Both trails are foot and horse and access Flat Tops Wilderness
and its network of trails.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hornsilver
VISIT DATE: 08/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/12/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Holy Cross
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Minturn
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Minturn, CO, take US Rt. 24 west 7.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign into one section or right into the
other.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground is bisected by US Rt. 24 into two sections. On
the west side, the section is along the banks of Homestake Creek
on low ground and open. On the east side, the other section is
on high ground among Lodgepole pines and boulders. The
campground borders the Holy Cross Wilderness.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-September
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and rock. The interior roads are
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 and is located on the west side
of US Rt. 24.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Little Mattie
VISIT DATE: 08/27/1999
UPDATE DATE:2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Basalt
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Basalt, CO, off State Rt. 82, turn at Ruedi Reservoir sign and
follow the road 2.1 miles to a stop sign. Turn left at sign onto
Midland Ave. (which becomes Frying Pan Rd. - not well signed) and
go 14.8 miles to Campgrounds and Boat Ramp sign. Turn right at
sign, then immediately left and go 0.8 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground, one of four in the John Ruedi Recreation Area,
stretches up a ravine alongside a babbling brook which can be
heard from all the camping sites. The sites are well separated
with those closest to Ruedi Reservoir having little shade but
ample privacy from a thick understory and middlestory of bushes,
sage and tall grass. The camping sites further up the ravine are
in a dense grove of Aspen. Only one site has direct access to
the reservoir. Firewood is available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through November 5. No water after first major
frost.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14-$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): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. The waste station is 0.6
miles west on access road across from Little Maud campground -
fee $5.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Ruedi Reservoir is 1,000 acres. The boat ramp is 0.8 miles from
campground.
HIKING
Ruedi Overlook Trail - 1 mile
Fryingpan Overlook Trail - 2 miles
Red Table Road (mountain bike and foot) - 8 miles
Pond Creek Trail - 0.3 miles
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown and Mackinaw trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Little Maud
VISIT DATE: 08/29/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Basalt
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Basalt, CO, off State Rt. 82, turn at Ruedi Reservoir sign and
follow the road 2.1 miles to a stop sign. Turn left at sign onto
Midland Ave. (which becomes Frying Pan Rd. - not well signed) and
go 14.8 miles to Campgrounds and Boat Ramp sign. Turn right at
sign and then immediately left and go 0.2 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground, one of four in the John Ruedi Recreation Area, is
a single loop overlooking the Ruedi Reservoir (next to Mollie B
campground). Most sites have a view of the reservoir, but none
have direct access. The majority of the camping sites are on the
outside of the loop and are tucked into stands of Aspen and some
spruce. One site in particular is next to a huge spruce. Sites
on the inside of the loop have little shade or privacy. The
campground is dotted with Lilac bushes and a few sites are
adjacent to Ruedi Creek.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14-$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): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The waste station is 0.2 miles
past (or east) of campground entrance - fee $5
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 2
Comments:
Hot and cold water in bathroom.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Ruedi Reservoir is 1,000 acres.
HIKING
Ruedi Overlook Trail - 1 mile
Fryingpan Overlook Trail - 2 miles
Red Table Road (mountain bike and foot) - 8 miles
Pond Creek Trail - 0.3 miles
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown and Mackinaw trout.
A favorite for anglers to fish is Fryingpan River, just below the
reservoir not far from campground.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lost Man
VISIT DATE: 08/27/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Aspen
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Aspen, CO, take State Rt. 82 east 12.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground.
NOTE: Vehicles over 35 ft. are prohibited. State Rt. 82 is
narrow and winding.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,700 ft.
The campground, adjacent to Hunter/Frypan Wilderness, is a single
loop off State Rt. 82 and west of Independence Pass. It is
located along Lost Man Creek among Englemann spruce. Some
camping sites are adjacent to the creek.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 27 through September 5.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 5
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
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): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Lost Man Lake (foot & horse) - 3 miles
There are trails nearby providing access into Hunter/Frypan
Wilderness.
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fish for Rainbow trout in the nearby Lost Man Lake.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lowry
VISIT DATE: 09/09/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/14/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dillon
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Dillon, CO, take US Rt. 6 south 2.5 miles to Swan Mtn.
Rd./Breckenridge sign. Turn right at sign and traffic light and
go 1.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto gravel
road and go 0.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,300 ft.
The campground is a tightly configured single loop located on a
mountainside well above Dillon Reservoir. The campground is
rocky making the pitching of a tent a challenge. With no
understory and closeness of camping sites, privacy is minimal.
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 27 through September 11
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day plus $5 per day surcharge for hookups.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
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: 22
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 39'
Comments:
The parking aprons are a mix of gravel, dirt or rock. There is
waste station (with potable water) available at Breckenridge
Sanitation Plant across from Summit Mt. High School at
intersection of State Rt. 9 and Swan Mt. Rd., 3.1 miles south of
campground - fee $2.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 6
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Marvine
VISIT DATE: 09/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Blanco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Buford, CO, take County Rt. 8 east 8.2 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign onto gravel road and go 0.2 miles to a
"T" intersection. Turn left and go 5.1 miles to campground.
NOTE: Last two miles is a single lane road with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,200 ft.
The campground is comprised of two loops. One loop is in a flat,
more open area while the other loop is nestled in a grove of
spruce and Aspen. Several sites on the outside edge of
campground's perimeter have hitching rails. The campground is
convenient to the Flat Tops Wilderness and is very popular with
equestrian enthusiasts. Nearby is the East Marvine campground
with an additional seven sites plus an overflow area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through November 13.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 56'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel. There is a waste
station with potable water at the City Park in Meeker, CO - fee
$1.
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
East Marvine Trail #1822 (foot & horse) - 10.5 miles
Marvine Trail #1823 (foot & horse) - 11.5 miles
Both trails access the Flat Tops Wilderness network of trails.
FISHING - No
Comments:
Marvine Creek is convenient to the campground for Rainbow and
Brook trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: McDonald Flats
VISIT DATE: 09/08/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/14/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Silverthorne
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Silverthorne, CO, take State Rt. 9 north 14.8 miles to
Heeney Rd. 30 sign. Turn left onto Heeney Rd. (County Rt. 30)
and go 2.1 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign onto
gravel road (some erosion) and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground stretches out along the southwestern shore of
the Green Mountain Reservoir. Knee-high sage provides no shade
or privacy between camp sites. Parking aprons and sites are
configured in side-by-side clusters on the outside of the loops.
Some sites overlook the reservoir.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 24' X 47'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass 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
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The Green Mountain Reservoir is 2,000 acres (estimate).
NOTE: Because of reservoir water level, boat ramp may not open - check
with Ranger District Office.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Kokanee salmon, Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Meadow Lake
VISIT DATE: 09/03/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Rifle
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Buford, CO, at South Fork campground sign (County Rt. 17),
turn south onto Rt. 17 (dirt and gravel) and go 1.1 miles to
another campground sign (County Rt. 10). Continue straight
(don't turn left to South Fork campground) and go 0.1 miles to an
intersection. Again, continue straight (still on County Rt. 17 -
becomes Forest Rt. 245 in 3.4 miles) and go 13.5 miles to Meadow
Lake sign (Forest Rt. 601). Turn left onto Rt. 601 and go 3.5
miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 823). Bear right onto Rt.
823 and go 2.3 miles to campground.
NOTE: Forest Rts. 245 and 823 are dirt, mostly single lane and
intermittently rough.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,600 ft.
The campground is a single loop overlooking Meadow Lake among
spruce trees. The understory is grass and there is little
privacy between camping sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 1 through October 23. No water after
September 15.
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): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 44'
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): 0
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:
Meadow Lake is 10 acres - electric motors only. The boat ramp is
primitive.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout. There is a wheelchair-friendly fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Meadow Ridge
VISIT DATE: 04/16/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Rifle
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Buford, CO, at South Fork campground sign (County Rt. 17),
turn south onto Rt. 17 (dirt and gravel) and go 1.1 miles to
another campground sign (County Rt. 10). Continue straight
(don't turn left to South Fork campground) and go 0.1 miles to an
intersection. Again, continue straight (still on County Rt. 17 -
becomes Forest Rt. 245 in 3.4 miles) and go 13.5 miles to Meadow
Lake sign (Forest Rt. 601). Turn left onto Rt. 601 and go 3.5
miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 823). Bear left onto an
unidentified road and go 0.7 mile into campground.
NOTE: Forest Rts. 245 and 823 are dirt, mostly single lane and
intermittently rough.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9680 ft.
NOTE: This campground came on line after the authors researched
White River National Forest. All information is provided by the
Rifle Ranger District Office.
This single loop campground is located near Meadow Lake in a
stand of mixed spruce, fir, and there are a few Aspen. Campsites
are spacious and nicely shaded and have fair privacy. Located on
the east side of the lake, the older Meadow Lake campground is on
the west side of the lake. A "beater trail" around Meadow Lake
offers a pleasant way to explore the forest.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
June 15 through first week November; no water after September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 19
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 1
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 25'
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): 0
WATER SPORTS
Water play availabe at nearby Meadow Lake.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout available at nearby Meadow Lake.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mollie B
VISIT DATE: 08/27/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Basalt
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Basalt, CO, off State Rt. 82, turn at Ruedi Reservoir sign and
follow the road 2.1 miles to a stop sign. Turn left at sign onto
Midland Ave. (which becomes Frying Pan Rd. - not well signed) and
go 14.8 miles to Campgrounds and Boat Ramp sign. Turn right at
sign and then immediately left and go 0.5 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
The campground, one of four in the John Ruedi Recreation Area, is
a single loop in an open field beside Ruedi Reservoir (next to
Little Maud campground). All camping sites have a view of the
reservoir and the surrounding mountains. The shoreline is gentle
providing primitive docking. There are a few Aspen and spruce in
the campground but shade and privacy are limited. Firewood is
available for a fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 5
NOTE: Water system is currently undergoing reconstruction; check with
Ranger District Office for water availability.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14-$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): 26
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The waste station is 0.3 miles
west or just before campground entrance - fee $5.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Ruedi Reservoir is 1,000 acres. The boat ramp is 0.5 miles from
campground.
HIKING
Ruedi Overlook Trail - 1 mile
Fryingpan Overlook Trail - 2 miles
Red Table Road (mountain bike and foot) - 8 miles
Pond Creek Trail - 0.3 miles
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown and Mackinaw trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: North Fork
VISIT DATE: 09/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Blanco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Buford, CO, take County Rt. 8 east 11.8 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 8 becomes dirt after 10 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground is composed of two loops to the right and left of
the entrance that stretch out along the base of a mountain. The
right hand loop is the largest and has threaded spigots. Some of
the camping sites are nicely terraced. Although most sites are
open, heavy understory of tall grass and wild roses plus wide
separation between camping sites provide ample privacy. The
North Fork of the White River is across County Rt. 8 from the
campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through November 13. No water after
September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 39
Total Sites: 39
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 39
No. Grilles on Sites: 39
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 10
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 77'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and grass. The campground
accommodates any size RV. There is waste station with potable
water at the City Park in Meeker, CO - fee $1.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 9
Comments:
Most threaded spigots are in the right hand loop.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fishing for Rainbow and Brook trout is convenient to the
campground in the North Fork of the White River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Peak One
VISIT DATE: 09/09/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/14/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Frisco
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
On Interstate 70, take Exit 203 (Frisco/Breckenridge sign - State
Rt. 9) to end of ramp. Turn south onto Summit Blvd. (State Rt. 9
- south) and go 2.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign
and go 0.2 miles to another campground sign. Turn left, staying
on paved road, and go 0.7 miles to still another campground sign.
Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,100 ft.
The campground is composed of three loops - A, B and C is
located on a peninsula protruding into the Dillon Reservoir
nestled in a large stand of Lodgepole pine. Loop A is the
smallest of the three loops with little understory and limited
privacy between camping sites. Loop B is the largest with
distance between sites and topography providing some privacy.
Some of the sites are adjacent to the reservoir. Loop C has
longer parking aprons and more open sites with some overlooking a
marshy area along the reservoir. Firewood is available for a
fee.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 11
NOTE: Campground closed for timber harvest. Contact Ranger
District Office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 74
Total Sites: 74
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 74
No. Grilles on Sites: 74
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is waste station (with
potable water) available, for a fee, at Breckenridge Sanitation Plant across
from Summit Mt. High School at intersection of State Rt. 9 and
Swan Mt. Rd., 1.9 miles south of campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The threaded spigot is located in Loop C.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The Dillon Reservoir is 3,300 acres. There are four boat ramps
scattered around the reservoir, one of which is in the Pine Cove
campground, 0.4 miles north of campground. Jet skiing is not
permitted on the reservoir.
HIKING - No
Comments:
The Crown Point Road Bike Trail is convenient to the campground.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pine Cove
VISIT DATE: 09/09/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/14/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Frisco
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
On Interstate 70, take Exit 203 (Frisco/Breckenridge sign - State
Rt. 9) to end of ramp. Turn south onto Summit Blvd. (State Rt. 9
- south) and go 2.2 miles to Peak One campground sign. Turn left
at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground/boat ramp sign. Turn
left, staying on paved road, and go 1.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,100 ft.
The campground is on a point reaching out into Dillon Reservoir.
It is basically a parking lot with side-by-side parking. There
is no shade but each site has an unobstructed view of the
surrounding mountains and a small portion of the reservoir. The
boat ramp is actually in the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 11
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 32
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 32
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is waste station (with
potable water) available at Breckenridge Sanitation Plant across
from Summit Mt. High School at intersection of State Rt. 9 and
Swan Mt. Rd., 1.9 miles south of campground - fee $2.
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
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
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:
Dillon Reservoir is 3,300 acres. Jet skiing is not permitted.
NOTE: Boat ramp may be closed - check with Ranger District Office.
HIKING
The Crown Point Road Bike Trail is convenient to the
campground.
FISHING
Catfish, Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Prospector
VISIT DATE: 09/09/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/14/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dillon
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Dillon, CO, take US Rt. 6 south 2.5 miles to
Swan/Breckenridge sign. Turn right at sign and traffic light and
go 2 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign onto gravel
road and go 0.5 miles to another campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground is composed of five loops - A, B, C, D and E on a
mountainside above Dillon Reservoir. Only a few camping sites in
Loop D have a partial view of the reservoir. The sites in Loops
A and B have grey water disposal facilities along with the
majority of pull-throughs. Loop E is the shadiest with large
mature Lodgepole pines throughout. Loop D has the largest number
of sites with some short parking aprons but double width. The
spacing between camping sites is good but the lack of understory
reduces privacy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 11
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 103
Total Sites: 103
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 103
No. Grilles on Sites: 103
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 20
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is waste station (with
potable water) available at Breckenridge Sanitation Plant across
from Summit Mt. High School at intersection of State Rt. 9 and
Swan Mt. Rd., 2.9 miles south of campground - fee $2.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 25
No. Threaded: 0
NOTE: May experience potable water shortages - check with
Ranger District Office.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Windy Point trail (foot) - 0.7 miles
FISHING - No
Comments:
Convenient to Dillon Reservoir for Rainbow and Brown trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Redstone
VISIT DATE: 08/30/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Redstone
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Redstone, CO, take State Rt. 133 north 1.4 miles to the first
right hand turn (trailer symbol sign). Turn right, across
bridge, and go 0.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground. Once in campground, turn right to Mechau loop (no hook-
ups) or left to loops with electric and water hook-ups.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,200 ft.
The campground is composed of three loops - Osgood, Allgeier and
Mechau stretching out along a ridge above and across road from
Crystal River. Mechau has three terraces of sites, none with
hook-ups. Allgeier and Osgood are individual loops with electric
and water hook-ups at each camping site. Aspen groves are
scattered throughout the campground but their locations provide
little shading for the camping sites. The terracing and
separation between sites in the Mechau Loop provide nice privacy
between sites, something missing in the Osgood and Allgeier
Loops. There are six double occupancy sites in the Osgood and
Allgeier Loops. The understory is grass throughout the
campground. A nice day trip is the quaint town of Redstone for
gifts, galleries, etc. and a cook's night out. Firewood is
available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
NOTE: Forest Service literature may refer to this campground as
Redstone I or II.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through November 5. Water is shut off after first major freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $19 per day - Mechau Loop (no hookups)
$26 per day - Osgood and Allgeier loops (hookups/no hookups)
Double site, double price above.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 36
Total Sites: 36
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 36
No. Grilles on Sites: 36
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 17
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The campground accommodates any
size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly. Only flush toilet is
located between the Allgeier and Osgood loops.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Shepherd's Rim
VISIT DATE: 09/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Blanco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Buford, CO, take County Rt. 8 east 18.6 miles to Trapper
Lake and Forest Rt. 205 signs. Turn right at signs and go 7.6
miles to Trappers Lake campground sign. Turn right, crossing one
lane bridge, and go 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground, one of four in the Trappers Lake Recreation Area,
is a single loop and the largest in the Recreation Area. Because
of all the beautifully shaped conifer trees especially at the
edge of the Flat Tops Wilderness, the campground could be called
"Christmas Tree." The campground is a good home base location
for exploring the area. The nearby Trappers Lake is in the
wilderness so no mechanical devices or vehicles are permitted;
canoes, kayaks, etc. must be carried down to the lake. Camping
sites 17 and 18 are located outside the campground and are often
used for campers with horses. Firewood is available for a fee.
Limited groceries, camping supplies and boat and horse rentals
are available from the Trappers Lake Lodge.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 10 through November 13. No water after
September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 5
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The waste station is located
across from Bucks campground (Forest Service).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 6
Comments:
Hot showers are available at Trappers Lake Lodge - fee $5
(includes soap and towel).
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:
Trapper's Lake is 286 acres.
HIKING
Trappers Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 6.6 miles
Stillwater trail (foot & horse) - 4.2 miles
Wall Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 6.2 miles
Himes Peak Trail #1877 (foot & horse) - 5 miles
All trails access the Flat Tops Wilderness.
FISHING
Cutthroat (over 10" - catch & release) and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: South Fork
VISIT DATE: 09/03/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Blanco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Buford, CO, at South Fork campground sign (County Rt. 17),
turn south onto Rt. 17 (dirt and gravel) and go 1.1 miles to
another campground sign (County Rt. 10). Turn left onto Rt. 10
and go 10.2 miles to campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 10 is a wide, single lane, dirt road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground, among spruce trees, is adjacent to the South Fork
of the White River and the Flat Tops Wilderness. The understory
is heavy providing privacy between camping sites. Some sites are
adjacent to the river. The trailhead at end of campground has
hitching rails and ample parking for horse trailers. There are
eight additional overflow sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through November 13. No water after
September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 10
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and grass. There is a waste
station with potable water at the City Park in Meeker, CO - fee
$1.
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
South Fork Trail #1827 (foot & horse) - 16.5 miles
Spring Cave Trail #1834 (foot) - 0.5 miles
Cliff Lake Trail #1831 (foot & horse) - 3 miles
All trails access the Flat Tops Wilderness.
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Trapline
VISIT DATE: 09/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/13/2007
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Blanco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Buford, CO, take County Rt. 8 east 18.6 miles to Trapper
Lake and Forest Rt. 205 signs. Turn right at signs and go 7.6
miles to Trappers Lake campground sign. Turn right, crossing one
lane bridge, and go 1.4 miles to "T" intersection. Turn left to
campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 8 becomes Forest Rt. 8 and dirt after 10 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, one of four in the Trappers Lake Recreation Area,
is a single loop, not heavily wooded, giving it a sunny, open
feeling. It offers panoramic views of Flat Tops Wilderness as
well as being a good home base location for exploring the area.
The nearby Trappers Lake is in the wilderness so no mechanical
devices or vehicles are permitted; canoes, kayaks, etc. must be
carried down to the lake. Limited groceries, camping supplies
and boat and horse rentals are available from the Trappers Lake
Lodge.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 10 through September 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 5
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The waste station is across from
Bucks campground (Forest Service).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
Comments:
Hot showers are available at Trappers Lake Lodge - fee $5
(includes soap and towel).
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:
Trappers Lake is 286 acres.
HIKING
Trappers Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 6.6 miles
Stillwater Trail (foot & horse) - 4.2 miles
Wall Lake Trail (foot & horse) - 6.2 miles
Himes Peak Trail #1877 (foot & horse) - 5 miles
All trails access the Flat Tops Wilderness.
FISHING
Cutthroat (over 10" - catch & release) and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Weller
VISIT DATE: 08/27/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/28/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Aspen-Sopris
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Aspen
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Aspen, CO, take State Rt. 82 east 7 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
NOTE: Vehicles over 35 ft. are prohibited. State Rt. 82 is
narrow and winding.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,400 ft.
The campground is a single loop located right off State Rt. 82 in
a thick grove of Aspen. Thick understory of wildflowers, grass
and shrubs provide good privacy between camping sites. It is
convenient to the Hunter/Fryingpan and Collegiate Peaks
Wildernesses. It is also convenient to the ski town of Aspen for
shopping and a cook's night out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 27 through September 5.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 5
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and paved.
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
Weller Lake Trail #1989 (foot) - 0.6 miles
Provides access to Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Yeoman Park
VISIT DATE: 09/01/1999
UPDATE DATE: 2/12/2008
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Eagle
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Eagle
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
Take Exit 147 off Interstate 70 to Eagle, CO. Go south 0.3 miles to a
yield sign (US Rt. 6). Turn right onto Rt. 6 and go 0.1 miles to
Capital St. Turn left onto Capital St. and go 0.4 miles to a
stop sign and sign for Yeoman Park. Following Yeoman Park sign,
go 10.2 miles (on County Rt. 307/Brush Creek Rd., which
eventually becomes Forest Rt. 400) to "Y" intersection (Forest
Rt. 415). Bear left onto Rt. 415 (dirt and gravel) and go 5.9
miles to Yeoman Park sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles
into campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 415 becomes rocky and rough in about 2.8 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground is composed of two loops - A & B stretching out
along the edge of a park or meadow with East Brush Creek
meandering down the middle. Loop A camping sites are tucked back
into a pleasant mixture of mature conifers with some sites facing
out into the park. Loop B sites are on a grassy knoll with Aspen
providing some shade. The campground has excellent wildlife
viewing opportunities from Red-Tail hawks to an extensive beaver
community. Foundations of an old Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC) camp can be found in a meadow northeast of campground. The
campground is convenient to the Holy Cross Wilderness, the old
mining town of Fulford and Fulford Cave, a natural cave for
experienced cavers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided only from May 15 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. The interior road has
several potholes.
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 vault is located at
entrance to Loop A.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Yeoman Park Discovery Trail (interpretive - foot) - 1 mile
FISHING
Brook trout
There is wheelchair friendly fishing dock.
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