Established Camping
Helena Campground
Helena Campground is located near varied terrain with forests and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Routt National Forest and Steamboat Lake State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.
Description
US Forest Service
Routt National Forest
Primitive trailhead with access to north end of motorized Grizzly-Helena Trail as well as Mount Zirkel Wilderness. This trailhead is managed by the Parks Ranger District and is located in the Mount Zirkel/Parks Area.
Location
Helena Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
Directions from Walden: Head north on Highway 125 for 9 miles to Cowdrey. Turn left at Cowdrey onto County Road 6W for 18 miles to Pearl. Take Forest Road 600 for 6 miles to the Big Creek Lakes Recreation Area. Turn left over the bridge on Forest Road 660 driving approximately 3 1/2 miles to the Helena Trailhead with the parking located on the right hand side.
Coordinates
40.89497079 N
106.58531082 W
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 12 min from Cheyenne
- 2 hrs 33 min from Fort Collins
- 2 hrs 58 min from Greeley
- 3 hrs 21 min from Boulder
