Hahns Peak Lake Campground
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
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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.
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 |