Northwind Overview

Northwind Campground has 9 first-come, first-serve campsites and is located on the shore of beautiful Ice House Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest.

The campground is generally open mid-May to mid-October. Amenities include vault toilets and trash collection.  Parking spurs and camp roads are paved. Piped (potable) water is not available, but you can filter the nearby lake water.  A dump station and boat ramp are available at nearby Ice House Campground. A few overflow parking spaces are available. Cell service is poor in the area.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, food storage locker (bear box), fire ring and grate.

Other campgrounds in the area include Strawberry Point, Ice House and Silver Creek Group.

Northwind Campground – Area Recreation & Info

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, fishing, water sports, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Food Storage Locker
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Pickleball
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing