Big Creek Lakes Campground Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG Colorado
Big Creek Lakes Overview
Big Creek Lakes Campground has 54 campsites and is located next to Big Creek Lake in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado. It’s also about an hour drive northwest of Walden, CO. This popular campground has 24 reservable and 30 first-come first-serve campsites. Campers should come prepared as summer temperatures are fairly cool at this elevation, particularly in the mornings or evenings.
Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site has a parking spur (20 to 50 feet), table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include vault toilets and trash collection. Horse stalls/corrals area also available. Boating facilities (2 boat ramps, boat trailer parking) are also at the lake and you can purchase from the camp host. Cell service is not available.
Big Creek Lakes – Area Recreation & Activities
Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and OHV trail riding. The wetlands around the lake are prime moose territory and moose are often seen near the campground. Numerous hiking trails are also nearby, both in and out of Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
Other campgrounds in the area include Lake Owen (WY), Six Mile (WY), Seedhouse (CO), Hog Park (WY) and Hinman (CO).
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Amenities
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Trailer Lot
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - None
- Corrals
- Equestrian Facilities
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Trash Collection
Activities
- ATV
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Creek
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OHVing
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Paddle boarding (SUP)
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Stargazing
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Walden, Colorado 80480
970-723-2700
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Camper Van
- Equestrian
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
54
Campsite Vehicle Size:
20 to 50 feet.
Season:
Early June – Late October
Elevation:
9,010
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Big Creek Lakes Comments & Reviews
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This place is a gem. People should know that it is about 18 miles on unpaved roads with open range cattle. There could be a slight “traffic” jam as they cross once in a while. Be respectful, don’t honk at them. One will think that the scenery is a little bland until you turn off and head up the hill. Coming into the campground you will find forest and lakes, absolutely beautiful! Be aware that in 2016 there was a fire near this campground and that it is new growth and still some fallen timber on trails. Vault toilets, water, no hookups. Two lakes, waterfall hike, many streams, and a horse corral. Lot of wildlife including bears, moose, and wolves so be prepared and aware. Great fishing. No cell and no wifi. Closest town with services is Walden, CO.