Horseshoe Campground

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*Remains open until snow makes it unreachable.

Located off Forest Service Road 900 in Yampa, CO. This is a small, quiet campground that makes a loop with 7 campsites among the trees, lending a feeling of privacy surrounded by the scenic 235,000 acre Flat Tops Wilderness, so bring your camera for these postcard views.

Each site offers a picnic table and a fire grate.
Sites can accomodate trailers up to 25 feet in length.

Additionally, those interested in hiking can access Mandall Lakes, Smith Lake, and Stillwater Trailhead nearby within a short drive along Forest Service Road 900. The trailheads are all clearly marked with a sign and can be seen from the road.

This area also offers great fishing, wading and floating at the surrounding reservoirs (Yamcolo Reservoir, Bear Lake, and Stillwater Reservoir.)

Boaters and fishermen should take pre-caution for their own safety by steering clear of the bridge at the dam on Bear Lake for their own safety as there is a spillway that could make it dangerous for those on the water if going near the spillway.

If the campground is full, there are many other camping opportunities outside of the campground along Forest Service Road 900 leading to the campground. These are designated dispersed sites that are located outside of the campground and cost $10 per night and all sites offer a picnic table and fire grate.

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Fees

$20 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk.

Rules

Max Trailer length 25 feet Dogs must remain on a leash at all times in the campground. 7/2/2024: No potable water available as we await water samples which could take several weeks. Campers should come prepared with a variety of different insect repellants as the mosquitos are exceptionall thick this year.

Directions

From HWY 131, get off at the town of Yampa on Moffat Street (next to Sinclair gas station) Proceed a few blocks through downtown Yampa. At Montgomery's General Store and Antlers Bar & Cafe, follow CTY Rd 7 and signs pointing towards Yamcolo Reservoir. Follow CTY Rd 7 for 7 miles, here the road turns to dirt which is the Forest Boundary and turns into Forest Service Road 900, proceed past Yamcolo Reservoir and Bear Lake, the campground is located on the right side of the road