Freeman Reservoir Picnic Site

Freeman Reservoir Picnic Site is not managed or operated by the Forest Service, all operations fall under Moffat County. 

It is located 21 miles north of Craig, CO on U.S. Highway and provides 4 tables with fire rings and is located on the shore of Freeman Reservoir. The reservoir offers fishing and hiking opportunities, but doesn't allow motor-propelled craft. There is accessible fishing bump-outs and a hardened trail that follows along the south shore of the reservoir.

No camping is allowed at the reservoir or picnic site, however the Freeman Reservoir Campground is nearby with 18 non-reservable sites and has fire grates, picnic tables and vault toilets. The area is popular among hunters during the early rifle seasons, but it also provides an abundance of primitive camping opportunities and hiking trails.

Black Mountain hiking:

Black Mountain Trail: 3.5 miles to the summit of Black Mountain (10,800'). An easy climb offering sensational views of the Yampa Valley and into Utah and Wyoming.

Slater Falls: A half-mile hike to a beautiful 30' waterfall on Slater Creek.

Bears Ears Peak: Drive or hike to the top of this prominent Moffat County feature, aptly named for its resemblance to bear's ears. Breathtaking panorama of the Yampa Valley.

Sawmill campground:

6 primitive camping sites with amazing views of the Yampa Valley and access to several hiking trails.

Lost Park:

Spectacular views, scenic park and access to hiking, horseback trails, motorbike trails and fishing.

California Park:

Beautiful 8,000 acre park. Closed to motor vehicle use from May 15-July 1 each year to protect Colorado's largest population of Greater Sandill Cranes. This park is known for big-game hunting and has miles of small mountain streams that are stocked for trout fishing. Offers areas for dispersed camping, hiking, fishing and spectacular park and mountain scenery.