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St. Louis Creek

Colorado Rockies

About this campsite

Overview

St. Louis Creek Campground is located at 8,900' near the Fraser Experimental Forest, four miles southwest of the Town of Fraser, CO. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing, as well as easy access to the town of Fraser. This campground provides a rustic camping experience with access to standard amenities.

Recreation

Hiking, biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are all accessible near the campground.

Facilities

St. Louis Creek Campground provides 18 non-electric single-party units with picnic tables, metal fire rings and bear-resistant food storage lockers. Vault toilets, trash service and drinking water are available to campground guests. A campground host is on site.

Natural Features

Located near the Fraser Experimental Forest, a 23,500 acre outdoor research area with elevations ranging from 8,800'-12,000', St Louis Creek Campground provides access the rugged Vasquez and Byers Peak Wilderness Areas. Nearby trailheads include Byers Peak Trailhead and St. Louis Lake Trailhead.

Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.

Nearby Attractions

Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in Fraser, Winter Park, and Granby.

The Arapaho National Recreation Area and western portal of Rocky Mountain National Park are within an hour's drive.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Location

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TUE🌧️
19° / 3°
💧 31%
WED☁️
18° / 7°
💧 42%
THU🌦️
15° / 7°
💧 69%
FRI☁️
14° / 4°
💧 62%
SAT☁️
18° / 4°
💧 10%

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Idlewild Campground

Overview Idlewild Campground is off US Highway 40, just south of Winter Park. The campground is well located for hiking, biking, fishing, as well as wildlife viewing and sightseeing. Recreation Hiking, biking, and fishing are all accessible near the campground. Nearby Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive. Facilities Idlewild Campground has 24 non-electric single sites for camping that can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. All campsites are equipped with a tent pad, picnic table, metal fire ring, and bear-resistant food storage locker. Additional facilities include restrooms, trash service and drinking water. A campground host is on site. Natural Features Idlewild Campground sits at 9,000' elevation, along the Fraser River as it runs from its source near Berthoud Pass to its confluence with the Colorado River. Nearby trailheads and 4x4 roads provide access to the Vasquez Wilderness Area, as well as the west side of historic Rollins Pass. The Fraser River Trail runs near the campground, providing a paved path for hiking and biking that connects the towns of Winter Park and Fraser. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months. Nearby Attractions The campground has access to Winter Park via the Fraser River Trail, a road and bike/walking path. Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in the towns of Winter Park and Fraser. The Arapaho National Recreation Area and western portal of Rocky Mountain National Park are within an hour's drive. Charges & Cancellations Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Idlewild Campground — CO7.2 km away

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Idlewild Campground

Located next to US Highway 40 and just before the town of Winter Park, this first-come, first-served campground has 24 non-electric sites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Additional facilities include restrooms, trash service, drinking water, and bear boxes for food storage. Campground Map

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Snow Mountain Ranch Guest Campground

Campground: Snow Mountain Ranch Guest Campground. Operated by YMCA of the Rockies.

Geronimo Campground — CO9.8 km away

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Geronimo Campground

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