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Recreation Region: Flat Tops Area

Crosho Lake Recreation Area

Crosho Lake is a popular spot to canoe, kayak, wade, camp or fish. Only non-motorized boats are allowed. This recreation area offers undeveloped dispersed camping opportunities free of charge. There is one vault toilet, however, there are no picnic tables, fire grates or water offered in this area. Parking for day use is very limited. 

CAUTION: Road to Crosho Lake and Allen Basin requires high clearance vehicles and is a rough road.

Reservations

General Information

Weather dependent (typically June- November) 

Open year round (winter months only via snowmobile)

No permit required

The road in requires a high clearance vehicle 

No fees are required for this site

Free

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.17019

Longitude: -107.05234

Directions

From Yampa, go W/NW on County Road 17 approximately 4 miles to County Road 15, watch for sign that points towards Crosho Lake. Take a left going west on Rd 15, continue on 6 miles to Crosho Lake.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 12th, 2025