Hahns Peak Lake Campground

Area Status: Closed

Hahns Peak Lake Campground camp site

10/16/2024: Campground closed for the season and will re-open in 2025.

Hahns Peak Lake Campground lies on the shore of a small, scenic lake just 30 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado and consists of 23 single unit campsites and 3 double sites for the larger groups. Each site offers a fire grate and a picnic table. The campground offers one vault toilet.

Hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicles can be enjoyed on most of the areas trails, including a popular biking loop on the Prospector Trail. The West Side Lake Trail winds for nearly a mile along the lake shore. Families and outdoor enthusiasts love the abundant hiking, mountain biking and fishing opportunities.

With an elevation of 8,500 feet, the campground offers spectacular views of the forested lakeshore, picturesque mountain lake and the 10,774-foot Hahns Peak.

The campground is situated in a spruce, pine and fir forest along the shore of the 160-acre Hahns Peak Lake in the Routt National Forest of north central Colorado. Lupine and other colorful wildflowers appear throughout the campground in warmer months.

Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.

The lake provides trout fishing on or off shore, as well as boating for non-motorized or electric motor boats only. Only non-motorized or electric motor boats permitted. Hiking, mountain biking and ATV use permitted on most of the areas trails. The Prospector/Nipple Peak Loop is located near the campground and is an especially popular mountain bike trail.

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At a Glance

Reservations: To Make Reservations go to www.recreation.gov, or call 877-444-6777
  • 20 sites are reservable, and 5 sites are first come first served.
  • After September 17th, all sites become first come, first served and open dependent on weather and snow conditions. 
Area Amenities:
  • Camping trailer: 40 foot max for campsites
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent camping
  • Parking
  • Fee charged for some activities: Parking at Hahns Peak Day Use area $5 fee
  • Toilets: Vault Toilet
  • Accessible
  • Boat ramp: Non-Motarized boats only
Fees: $26 per site.  Must have exact change if paying cash, or pay by check unless previously reserved on recreation.gov (no credit cards accepted at the campground)
Permit Info: No permit required
Open Season: Mid June - Mid October
Usage: Heavy
Closest Towns: Steamboat Springs, CO
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Operated By: Hahn's Peak Bear Ears Ranger District, Steamboat Springs, CO
Information Center: Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
925 Weiss Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-9315
Phone: (970) 870-2299

General Information

Directions:

From Steamboat Springs, Colorado go 1 mile west on US 40, Go 28 miles north on County Road 129, then 2 miles west on Forest Road 486.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Campsites only (No cabin rentals available)

No. of Sites 25 single site(s)
Reservation Info This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=70039\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites None

Lake and Pond Fishing

River and Stream Fishing

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Scenery

Boating - Non-Motorized

Related Information

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Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
40.8394845920001

  Longitude : 
-106.996668582

  Elevation : 
8,500 ft - 8,500 ft