State Forest Campground 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.Four campsites at North Michigan Campground will be plowed of snow regularly and be available for camping.

State Forest Campground Services

Within Facility, ADA Fish. Access, Amphitheater, Beaching Your Boat, Biking, Bird Watching, Boat Launch, Boat Ramp, Boating, Comfort Station, Cross Country Skiing, Dump Station, 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

State Forest Campground Alerts

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. Ranger Lakes & Crags Campground close October 1 of each year. 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.

State Forest Campground Directions

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.