Established Camping
Cold Springs Campground
Cold Springs Campground, near Yampa, Colorado, is a cozy spot that offers a peaceful escape surrounded by nature. With only five sites, it’s perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors without the crowds.
The campground features a clean pit toilet and a water source conveniently located between sites 4 and 5. Visitors have noted the beautiful scenery, including a small lake fed by cascading streams, making it a great backdrop for fishing or just relaxing by the water. As one camper mentioned, “The campground is adorable and it really helped feel like I was definitely out of the city.”
For those who enjoy hiking, there are several trails nearby, including a scenic 2.5-mile trek to Mosquito Lake. Campers have appreciated the well-maintained facilities and the overall cleanliness of the area, with one reviewer highlighting that “the bathrooms were well taken care of and the trash was picked up.”
While the campground is close to the highway, which can bring some noise, many find the trade-off worth it for the easy access to stunning views and outdoor activities. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, Cold Springs Campground offers a charming retreat for a weekend getaway or a longer stay in the Colorado wilderness.
Description
National Forest
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
ABOUT: Cold Springs Campground is located approximately 16.5 miles outside of__Yampa, Colorado with views of the Flat Tops Wilderness. This is a small, very popular campground with 5 campsites.__The area accesses some great fishing and hiking, with a nearby boat launch at the Yamcolo Reservoir as well as 2 other reservoirs__nearby.AMENITIES: 1 vault toilet, potable water, and each campsite has a__picnic table and fire grate. No electric or showers.HIKING: This is a prime area as the campground is__close to the Stillwater and Smith Lake Trailheads on Forest Service Rd 900. Paper trail guides for hiking as well as other information are available at the Yampa Ranger Station in downtown Yampa.DIRECTIONS: From downtown Yampa, take County Road 7 just__behind the local General Store, (Montgomerys Grocery) for approximately 6 miles. The paved road turns into gravel where it__becomes Forest Service Road 900.__Cold Springs__Campground is 16 miles on the__right side after passing Bear Lake and Horseshoe Campgrounds.
Location
Cold Springs Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
Directions from Yampa: Travel S/SW on County Road 7 for approximately 7 miles to Forest Service Road 900. Proceed on Forest Service Road 900 for approximately 10 miles to Cold Springs Campground on the right side of the road.
Coordinates
40.030868655 N
107.119431455 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol