Services & Amenities:

Due to budget reductions, East Beach and North Cove campground have closed permanently. The west side of Foster Grove campground was closed due to falling limbs from trees but the east side with 16 sites (7 electric) will open starting May 1 to first come/first serve campers. Wagon Wheel is open year-round with electric sites and reservable May 1 to Sept 30. New for 2010, all large cottonwoods in Loop E were removed due to falling limbs. Loop E now has no trees or shade. Shower/flush toilet building in Wagon Wheel is open from April 1 to November 1 and vault toilet during the winter months. Visitor center/park office is also closed from October 1 to May 1 for money savings. Daily and camping passes are still required and can be purchased through self-service. Annual passes can be purchased from the ranger on duty.

Getting There:

From Denver: Take I-70 east to Burlington, then 23 miles north on U.S. 385. Turn east on County Road 2 (3 1/2 miles to entrance) or 3 (1 1/2 miles to entrance). OR Take I-70 east to Byers, then east on U.S. 36 (approximately 108 miles) to Idalia. Continue east two miles on U.S. 36, then turn south on U.S. 385 for 6 or 7 miles to County Road 2 or 3. The gate entrance on County Road 2 is 3 1/2 miles from highway and County Road 3 is 1 1/2 miles from highway. New for 2010, there will be heavy road construction from 1 mile north of the park on Hwy 385 north for 18 miles. If coming from Denver, better to go to Burlington and north on Hwy 385 this summer to avoid delays.

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