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Big Creek Lakes Campground
Routt National Forest, Colorado

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Welcome to our review of Big Creek Lakes campground.

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Beautiful View:   Lake, Mountains and Evergreen Forest

Big Creek campground is located on the edge of Mount Zirkel Wilderness and is adjacent to Big Creek Lakes with views of both the mountains and lake.

Best Sites: Per ranger district personnel, the following sites should have good views of both the lake and mountains: 1, 2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 37, 43, 44 and 45.

General Information:
       
Season**:
Jul - Labor Day
Phone:
970-723-8204
Location:
Walden, CO
Reservations:
877-444-6777
Elevation:
9,000 feet
Rate*^/max stay:
$10/14 days
Sites:
54 RV and tent ***
Toilets:
Vault
RV-hook ups:
No
Hot showers:
No
RV-pull thrus:
Yes (many)
Water spigot/pump:
Yes
RV-waste station:
*See note below.
Recreation:
Boating, fishing,
RV-pot. water station:
*See note below.
waterskiing,
RV- parking spur:
Small *~
hiking
       

*No facilities located on campground; but there may be nearby. Contact campground personnel at above number.

** Campground season often depends on the weather and other factors; call campground at above number to confirm exact opening and closing dates.

*^ Campground rates often change. Private campground rates often include other fees in addition to the basic rate. Call campground for more precise and up-to-date information.

*** There are both RV and tent sites at this campground. Some of the sites may be for tents only and some may be for RVs only and some may allow both an RV and/or a tent.

*~ Accurate and consistent information on recommended RV parking spurs is challenging to come by. Recommended RV lengths for this campground should fall within one of the ranges listed below. Call campground personnel for more precise recommendations.
      Small = less than 35’ feet in length
      Medium = 35’ – 44’
      Large = 45’ – 55’
      Extra Large = greater than 55’

 

 

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