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.

• Cameron Pass Trails
• Winter Recreation Map
• Cameron Pass Nordic Ranger Program

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Our partners with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office provide this important safety information for recreating in the backcountry in the winter:

1. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Always check the weather forecast, avalanche conditions, and any other area warnings before you head into the backcountry. Looking out the window doesn’t count – conditions at higher elevations can be extremely different and change rapidly, so it’s important to check the outlook for your destination.

2. PLAN YOUR SOS

Always tell someone where you’re going and when you intend to be back. Bring a satellite enabled device (GPS, newer model iPhone, etc) and make sure it’s charged. It’s also a good idea to check locations of emergency call boxes in the area and mark them on your map in case technology fails you. Find those here. 

3. ASK FOR HELP ASAP

If you or someone in your group gets injured or can’t safely get back to the trailhead for some reason, don’t wait to call for help. It can take several hours for emergency crews to reach you, so it’s better to get them started your way. If something changes, they can always turn around. The search and rescue teams in Larimer County never want your safety decisions to hinge on finances, so these teams don’t charge for their rescue efforts. If you can’t get out yourself and you need an assist, call or text 911.