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Cameron Pass Winter Recreation
Cameron Pass is located 65 miles west of Fort Collins on Highway 14. The area offers abundant winter recreation opportunities, including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, scenic driving, wildlife viewing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. Snowmobiling is not allowed in wilderness areas. State Forest State Park, which is west of Cameron Pass, also has abundant recreation activities.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | For daily temperature and snow readings: NRCS - National Water and Climate Center - Joe Wright Reservoir Be sure to check avalanche information at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center before heading out. |
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| Area Amenities: | Toilets, Parking |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Closest Towns: | Gould, Walden |
| Water: | none |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
Activities
Day Hiking
Viewing Wildlife
Be alert for moose along winter trails! Visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website Living with Wildlife in Moose Country.
Viewing Scenery
Skiing/Snowboarding
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is allowed outside of designated wilderness areas. Roads that provide snowmobiling include the Laramie River Road (County Road 103), the Greenridge Road (Forest Road 177), and the Long Draw Road (Forest Road 156). The Colorado State Forest State Park offers snowmobiling as well.
Amenities
| Parking: | |
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| Toilets: |