Established Camping
Horseshoe Campground
About
National Forest
ABOUT: This is a small, quiet campground with 7 campsites among the trees, lending a feeling of privacy and is surrounded by the scenic 235,000 acre Flat Tops Wilderness, so bring your camera for these postcard views. FISHING NEARBY: Take a short drive on Forest Service Road 900 to find fishing at Yamcolo Reservoir, Stillwater Reservoir, and Bear Lake's fishing pier or shore side to any of the three. Boat Launch only available at Yamcolo Reservoir. BOAT REGULATIONS : Electric trolling motors are allowed. Internal combustion engines are not allowed. (Combustion engines only allowed at Yamcolo Reservoir). HIKING NEARBY: Mandall Lakes Trailhead, Smith Lake Trailhead, and Stillwater Trailhead nearby. Stop by the Yampa Ranger Station at 300 Roselawn for free hiking trailguides. If after hours, check the kiosk outside of the Ranger Station. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Please check with the Yampa Ranger Station to find out if there are fire restrictions 970-638-4516 DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Yampa, Take Cty Rd 7 just behind the local General Store, (Montgomery’s Grocery). CTY Rd 7 will turn into gravel and this is where it becomes Forest Service Road 900. Horseshoe Campground is on the right side approximately 15 miles.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
GuideOff The Beaten Path
Great to get out of busier areas. The trailhead at the end of the road will get busy.
GuideBeautiful campground
This campground is located several miles off the main highway, on a dirt road (fairly bumpy ride). The campsites are all set in deep wooded areas alongside a meadow. There is only one loop and all the sites (19 total) are fairly spacious and private compared to many sites I've been to. This is also true for the inner loop. You don't feel like you're backed right up to the neighbors. There are several trails coming directly off of the campground loop which are lightly traveled and beautiful! You can also access a creek from the property which my children loved. It is dog friendly and had lovely site hosts. The only sound you hear at night is the creek running, no roads or city sounds here!
We stayed end of July and it dipped down into the 30s overnight, so be sure to watch the weather and be prepared. This location is at high altitude so it will be colder than the nearby towns if you check the weather there.
Site 19 specifically: it is backed along a hill so it was impossible to find a flat site for our large 8 man tent, but the ground was ok for a 4 man with several good spots around the campground. We found room for the 8 man but we slid all night. Site 19 is across from the meadow, bathroom, and water pump. I liked this site because you only have neighbors on 1 side and great views looking out.
Location
Horseshoe Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
Directions from Yampa, Colorado: Travel S/SW on Routt County Rd. 7 for approximately 7 miles to FDR 900. Proceed on FDR 900 for approximately 9 miles to Horseshoe Campground on the right side of the road.
Coordinates
40.03427459 N
107.11333355 W