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If you are planning to camp during an upcoming trip to Colorado, please help protect our public lands by buying local firewood near your destination campground. Firewood can spread harmful insect pests and diseases. If you have brought firewood from another state, please contact the Colorado Department of Agriculture immediately for instructions on how to dispose of it.

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STATE FOREST, CO

Description

Campsites may be reserved in three of the State Forest campgrounds starting June 12th and ending September 30, 2009. The Crags Campground opens to reservations on July 1. Any campsites not reserved are available on a first-come basis and requires immediate occupancy. To make your visit more unique, the State Forest boasts six rustic cabins available for rent year-round. Five campsites at North Michigan Campground will be plowed of snow regularly and be available for camping.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Fish. Access
  • Amphitheater
  • Beaching Your Boat
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Comfort Station
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Ice Fishing
  • Interpretitive Programs
  • Motorized Trails
  • Natural Shade
  • Nature Study Exhibits
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Snow Shoeing
  • Snow Sledding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Visitor Center
  • Wildlife Watching Opportunity

Alerts and Important Information

Look at maps on the State Forest website or call the park for details at (970) 723-8366. All sites in Bockman, North Michigan and Ranger Lakes now have 12' X 12' tent pads.

WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE PARK SHOP, RANGER LAKES CAMPGROUND AND THE CABINS.

Access to Crags Campground is steep, narrow and winding; trailers and motorhomes are not recommended.
In addition to the camping fee, an entrance fee is required at the State Forest.

First come/first serve camping available, weather permitting, during the off season depending on weather conditions and snow depth. Customers should contact the park for current conditions and campground closures. Horse Corral next to Bockman Campground. First-come, first-served for campers camping at Bockman. Horse trailers need to be parked at the campsite and not at the corral.

Pets are allowed into the cabin for an additional $10.00 fee. First-come, first-serve camping may be available for outside the reservation dates. Contact the park for info.

Daily Park Pass: $6.

Colorado State Forest charges a $3 non-motorized entrance pass for visitors who walk or bike into the park.

Getting There:

State Forest
56750 Highway 14
Walden CO 80480

75 miles west of Ft. Collins on Hwy 14, over Cameron Pass or 150 miles north of Denver on Hwy 40 over Berthoud Pass.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (970)723-8366