## Overview

West Chicago Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek at the base of
Mount Blue Sky and is located off Highway 103 on the Arapaho and Roosevelt
National Forests in central Colorado. It is a popular facility for hiking and
fishing enthusiasts.

## Recreation

The area provides easy access to many hiking trails that lead into the Mount
Evans Wilderness. West Chicago Creek offers good fishing for rainbow, brown
and brook trout.

## Facilities

The area provides easy access to many hiking trails that lead into the Mount
Evans Wilderness. West Chicago Creek offers good fishing for rainbow, brown
and brook trout.

## Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 9,600 feet in an aspen and lodgepole
pine forest.  
  
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland are
located in the foothills and slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The
forests and grassland cover 1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming
border, south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide.  
  
The area encompasses mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by
Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in
North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows
visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

## Nearby Attractions

Nearby Idaho Springs, a former mining town, makes for a nice outing. History
buffs will appreciate the Argo Gold Mine and Mill Museum.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>West Chicago Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek at the base of Mount Blue Sky and is located off Highway 103 on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in central Colorado. It is a popular facility for hiking and fishing enthusiasts.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The area provides easy access to many hiking trails that lead into the Mount Evans Wilderness. West Chicago Creek offers good fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The area provides easy access to many hiking trails that lead into the Mount Evans Wilderness. West Chicago Creek offers good fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits at an elevation of 9,600 feet in an aspen and lodgepole pine forest. <br/><br/>
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland are located in the foothills and slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The forests and grassland cover 1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming border, south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide. 
<br/><br/>
The area encompasses mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Nearby Idaho Springs, a former mining town, makes for a nice outing. History buffs will appreciate the Argo Gold Mine and Mill Museum.

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## Overview

Echo Lake Campground is located on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
in central Colorado near its namesake lake at the base of Mount Blue Sky along
Hwy 103. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and taking scenic drives along Mount
Evans Road.

## Recreation

Activities in the area include hiking in the Mount Evans Wilderness, fishing,
scenic driving and wildlife viewing. Several trails leave directly from the
campground.

## Facilities

Activities in the area include hiking in the Mount Evans Wilderness, fishing,
scenic driving and wildlife viewing. Several trails leave directly from the
campground.

## Natural Features

Echo Lake sits in a spruce forest near the shores of Echo Lake. The
campground's 10,600' elevation creates cool to chilly nights, even in summer,
and its location on a mountain pass makes for windy conditions year-round.  
  
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland on
the foothills and slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The forests and
grassland cover 1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming border,
south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide.  
  
The area encompasses mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by
Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in
North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows
visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

## Nearby Attractions

Nearby Idaho Springs, a former mining town, makes for a nice outing. History
buffs will appreciate the Argo Gold Mine and Mill Museum. The City and County
of Denver Mountain Park, Echo Lake and Echo Lake Lodge are located adjacent to
the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Echo Lake Campground is located on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in central Colorado near its namesake lake at the base of Mount Blue Sky along Hwy 103. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and taking scenic drives along Mount Evans Road.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Activities in the area include hiking in the Mount Evans Wilderness, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing. Several trails leave directly from the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Activities in the area include hiking in the Mount Evans Wilderness, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing. Several trails leave directly from the campground.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Echo Lake sits in a spruce forest near the shores of Echo Lake. The campground's 10,600' elevation creates cool to chilly nights, even in summer, and its location on a mountain pass makes for windy conditions year-round.
<br/><br/>
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland on the foothills and slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The forests and grassland cover 1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming border, south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide.
<br/><br/>
The area encompasses mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Nearby Idaho Springs, a former mining town, makes for a nice outing. History buffs will appreciate the Argo Gold Mine and Mill Museum. The City and County of Denver Mountain Park, Echo Lake and Echo Lake Lodge are located adjacent to the campground.

ECHO LAKE

Echo lake at the base of Mount Evans

Echo Lake

## Overview

Guanella Pass Campground is located about 7 miles south of Georgetown on the
South Fork of Clear Creek on the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway. Located at an
elevation of 10,900 feet on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, visitors to
the campground can also enjoy hiking and fishing in the area.  
  
The Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway follows an old wagon route that
linked the mining towns of Georgetown and Grant, Colorado.

## Recreation

Visitors can go trout fishing on the South Fork of Clear Creek. Silver Dollar
Lake is nearby, but cannot be reached by car. Instead, the Silver Dollar Lake
Trail leads hikers above treeline to the scenic lake.

## Facilities

Visitors can go trout fishing on the South Fork of Clear Creek. Silver Dollar
Lake is nearby, but cannot be reached by car. Instead, the Silver Dollar Lake
Trail leads hikers above treeline to the scenic lake.

## Natural Features

The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland sit
along the foothills and Rockies of Colorado. The forests and grassland cover
1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming border, south to Mount Evans
and west across the Continental Divide.  
  
The area includes mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by
Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in
North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows
visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy touring historic Georgetown, a former mining town of about
1,000 residents. Additional ghost towns dot the region.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Guanella Pass Campground is located about 7 miles south of Georgetown on the South Fork of Clear Creek on the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway.  Located at an elevation of 10,900 feet on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, visitors to the campground can also enjoy hiking and fishing in the area.<br/><br/>
 
The Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway follows an old wagon route that linked the mining towns of Georgetown and Grant, Colorado.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors can go trout fishing on the South Fork of Clear Creek. Silver Dollar Lake is nearby, but cannot be reached by car. Instead, the Silver Dollar Lake Trail leads hikers above treeline to the scenic lake.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Visitors can go trout fishing on the South Fork of Clear Creek. Silver Dollar Lake is nearby, but cannot be reached by car. Instead, the Silver Dollar Lake Trail leads hikers above treeline to the scenic lake.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland sit along the foothills and Rockies of Colorado. The forests and grassland cover 1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming border, south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide.<br/><br/>
 
The area includes mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Visitors enjoy touring historic Georgetown, a former mining town of about 1,000 residents. Additional ghost towns dot the region.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

GUANELLA PASS

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Guanella view

Guanella Pass

## Overview

The Mestaa’ėhehe (pronounced mess-taw-HAY) Mountain Fire Lookout is located
directly off of Colorado Highway 103 west of Bergen Park and sits at the
summit of Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain, which is an active communication tower site
in Clear Creek County. In addition to being an active communication site, the
area is a popular dispersed recreation use area with hiking, recreational
shooting, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and camping. The lookout is a
unique structure constructed of native granite which is situated at over
11,000 feet elevation and was built in the 1940s by the Civilian Conservation
Corps. The cab measures 14 feet by 14 feet and is completely lined by windows
on each side and surrounded by a catwalk, all of which sit on top of a one
story stone base.

## Recreation

Hiking, wildlife viewing, scenic driving, picnicking, snowshoeing, and cross-
country skiing are all easily accessible while staying at the lookout.

## Facilities

Hiking, wildlife viewing, scenic driving, picnicking, snowshoeing, and cross-
country skiing are all easily accessible while staying at the lookout.

## Natural Features

Besides offering the unique experience of staying in a fire lookout,
Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Lookout will provide visitors outstanding panoramic
views of the Great Plains, Denver, Mount Blue Sky, Pikes Peak, Longs Peak and
other snow-capped peaks.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (970) 295-6600.

## Nearby Attractions

Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area, Mount Evans Wilderness Area

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Mestaa’ėhehe (pronounced mess-taw-HAY) Mountain Fire Lookout is located directly off of Colorado Highway 103 west of Bergen Park and sits at the summit of Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain, which is an active communication tower site in Clear Creek County.  In addition to being an active communication site, the area is a popular dispersed recreation use area with hiking, recreational shooting, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and camping.  The lookout is a unique structure constructed of native granite which is situated at over 11,000 feet elevation and was built in the 1940s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.  The cab measures 14 feet by 14 feet and is completely lined by windows on each side and surrounded by a catwalk, all of which sit on top of a one story stone base.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, wildlife viewing, scenic driving, picnicking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are all easily accessible while staying at the lookout. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Hiking, wildlife viewing, scenic driving, picnicking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are all easily accessible while staying at the lookout. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Besides offering the unique experience of staying in a fire lookout, Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Lookout will provide visitors outstanding panoramic views of the Great Plains, Denver, Mount Blue Sky, Pikes Peak, Longs Peak and other snow-capped peaks.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (970) 295-6600.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area, Mount Evans Wilderness Area</p>

Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout

Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout view from upper cab

Fire Lookout Tower

Visitor

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Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout

## Overview

Columbine Campground is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway
119, west of Denver, in north central Colorado. This campground is popular
with off-road enthusiasts and many jeep roads can be reached from the
campground.

## Recreation

Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available
along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic
Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing
opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.

## Facilities

Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available
along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic
Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing
opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.

## Natural Features

The campground's two loops are situated in a grove of aspen and lodgepole
pine, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.

Highway 279 is gravel to the campground and the interior campground road is
dirt.

Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees,
there may be little to no shade available in the campground.

## Nearby Attractions

The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events there
include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a short drive from the campground. This
scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and
horseback riding are allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park
is open to fishing.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

## Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late
cancellations are subject to additional fees.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Columbine Campground is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, west of Denver, in north central Colorado.  This campground is popular with off-road enthusiasts and many jeep roads can be reached from the campground.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground's two loops are situated in a grove of aspen and lodgepole pine, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.
<p>Highway 279 is gravel to the campground and the interior campground road is dirt.
</p><p>Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees, there may be little to no shade available in the campground.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events there include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.
<p>Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a short drive from the campground. This scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park is open to fishing.</p>
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.</p>

COLUMBINE CAMPGROUND

Columbine

Columbine Campground

## Overview

Pickle Gulch is a group picnic and camping facility located just off the Peak
to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and
off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.

## Recreation

Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available
along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic
Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing
opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.

## Facilities

Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available
along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic
Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing
opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.

## Natural Features

The site offers many scenic views of the surrounding area. It is set among a
fairly level forest of lodgepole pine trees, dotted with aspens.  
  
Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees,
there may be little to no shade at these sites.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

## Nearby Attractions

The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. The town hosts various
popular events, including Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz
festivals.  
  
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a short drive from the campground. This
scenic park offers more than 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and
horseback riding are also allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond within
the park is open to fishing.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pickle Gulch is a group picnic and camping facility located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Many hiking and biking trails are found nearby. Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, which is also known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The site offers many scenic views of the surrounding area. It is set among a fairly level forest of lodgepole pine trees, dotted with aspens.<br/>
<br/>
Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and removal of hazardous trees, there may be little to no shade at these sites.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. The town hosts various popular events, including Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.<br/>
<br/>
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a short drive from the campground. This scenic park offers more than 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are also allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond within the park is open to fishing.

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## Overview

Midland Group Campground is located along the Fraser River, just south of
Winter Park. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing, with easy
access to the town of Winter Park. This campground provides a rustic camping
experience for group gatherings.

## Recreation

Hiking, biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are all accessible near the
campground. Nearby Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive.

## Facilities

Hiking, biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are all accessible near the
campground. Nearby Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive.

## Natural Features

Midland Campground sits at 9,500' elevation, along the Fraser River as it runs
from its source near Berthoud Pass to its confluence with the Colorado River.
Nearby trailheads and 4x4 roads provide access to Jim Creek, as well as the
west side of historic Rollins Pass. The summit of Berthoud Pass provides
further scenery and trail access.

Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.

## Nearby Attractions

Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in towns of Winter Park and
Fraser.

The Arapaho National Recreation Area and western portal of Rocky Mountain
National Park are within an hour's drive.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Midland Group Campground is located along the Fraser River, just south of Winter Park. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing, with easy access to the town of Winter Park. This campground provides a rustic camping experience for group gatherings. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking, biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are all accessible near the campground. Nearby Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hiking, biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are all accessible near the campground. Nearby Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Midland Campground sits at 9,500' elevation, along the Fraser River as it runs from its source near Berthoud Pass to its confluence with the Colorado River. Nearby trailheads and 4x4 roads provide access to Jim Creek, as well as the west side of historic Rollins Pass. The summit of Berthoud Pass provides further scenery and trail access.</p>
<p>Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in towns of Winter Park and Fraser.  </p>
<p>The Arapaho National Recreation Area and western portal of Rocky Mountain National Park are within an hour's drive.</p>

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Midland Group Campground

Bird's eye view of the campground

## Overview

Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest,
north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north
central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving,
and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.

## Recreation

The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking
trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the
short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers
with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley
below.

Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to
Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide
fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the
vicinity.

## Facilities

The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking
trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the
short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers
with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley
below.

Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to
Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide
fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the
vicinity.

## Natural Features

The campground is located in a mountainside aspen and lodgepole pine forest,
at an elevation of 9,200 feet.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

## Nearby Attractions

The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events held in the
town include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals.  
  
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is just seven miles away. The scenic park offers
over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are
allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park is open to fishing.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic and off-road driving, and nearby hiking and fishing opportunities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley below.
<p>Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
The surrounding area has many great hiking trails. There is an easy hiking trail out of the campground for families with small children. In addition, the short, but steep Vista Trail climbs just a quarter-mile but rewards hikers with spectacular views of the vast Mount Evans Wilderness Area and valley below.
<p>Scenic driving is available along Highways 119 and 72, known as the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Numerous creeks, rivers and lakes in the area provide fishing opportunities. Off-road enthusiasts will find many jeep roads in the vicinity.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located in a mountainside aspen and lodgepole pine forest, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The historic mining town of Central City is nearby. Popular events held in the town include Lou Bunch Day and the Central City Opera and Jazz festivals. 
<br/><br/>
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is just seven miles away. The scenic park offers over 35 miles of hiking trails. Mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed on some trails. Every stream and pond in the park is open to fishing.

Campsite at Cold Springs

COLD SPRINGS

Road into Cold Springs

Playground at Cold Springs

Cold Springs entry sign

Road to Cold Springs

Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt NF (CO)

## Overview

Idlewild Campground is off US Highway 40, just south of Winter Park. The
campground is well located for hiking, biking, fishing, as well as wildlife
viewing and sightseeing.

## Recreation

Hiking, biking, and fishing are all accessible near the campground. Nearby
Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive.

## Facilities

Hiking, biking, and fishing are all accessible near the campground. Nearby
Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive.

## Natural Features

Idlewild Campground sits at 9,000' elevation, along the Fraser River as it
runs from its source near Berthoud Pass to its confluence with the Colorado
River. Nearby trailheads and 4x4 roads provide access to the Vasquez
Wilderness Area, as well as the west side of historic Rollins Pass. The Fraser
River Trail runs near the campground, providing a paved path for hiking and
biking that connects the towns of Winter Park and Fraser.

Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.

## Nearby Attractions

The campground has access to Winter Park via the Fraser River Trail, a road
and bike/walking path.

Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in the towns of Winter Park and
Fraser.

The Arapaho National Recreation Area and western portal of Rocky Mountain
National Park are within an hour's drive.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Idlewild Campground is off US Highway 40, just south of Winter Park. The campground is well located for hiking, biking, fishing, as well as wildlife viewing and sightseeing.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking, biking, and fishing are all accessible near the campground. Nearby Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hiking, biking, and fishing are all accessible near the campground. Nearby Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Idlewild Campground sits at 9,000' elevation, along the Fraser River as it runs from its source near Berthoud Pass to its confluence with the Colorado River. Nearby trailheads and 4x4 roads provide access to the Vasquez Wilderness Area, as well as the west side of historic Rollins Pass.  The Fraser River Trail runs near the campground, providing a paved path for hiking and biking that connects the towns of Winter Park and Fraser.</p>
<p>Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The campground has access to Winter Park via the Fraser River Trail, a road and bike/walking path.  </p>
<p>Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in the towns of Winter Park and Fraser. </p>
<p>The Arapaho National Recreation Area and western portal of Rocky Mountain National Park are within an hour's drive. </p>

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