Jacks Gulch, near Bellvue, Colorado, is a cozy campground tucked away in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests. It’s a great spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, with a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.

This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, with some spots featuring electric hookups. Visitors have mentioned the clean facilities, including vault toilets, which are a must-have for any camping trip. As one camper noted, “The spots were clean, noise was minimal, and there were bathrooms if you needed them.”

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the endless dirt roads and trails that branch out from the campground, perfect for biking and hiking. You might even catch a glimpse of local wildlife, as one family had a moose visit their camper right at dawn. The area is also ideal for those who enjoy a quiet night under the stars, with no water activities nearby to disturb the peace.

While the campground is off the beaten path, the drive to get there is scenic and worth it. Just remember, it’s first come, first served, so arriving early is a smart move. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Jacks Gulch offers a refreshing retreat into nature.

## Overview

 Jacks Gulch Recreation Area is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in northern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.
## Recreation

 Popular activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, birding and viewing wildlife. A nature trail circles the entire area of Jacks Gulch, with one section providing stunning views of the Mummy Range.
## Natural Features

 The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, dotted with aspens. Grassy meadows are scattered throughout the area. 
## Contact Info

 For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Jacks Gulch - **CLOSED FOR SEASON**

Red Feather Lakes is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Red Feather Lakes, CO. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Red Feather Lakes

The Best Camping Near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

We camped at Jack's Gulch primarily because we wanted a campfire, and it was one of the few places not currently under a fire ban in the state. It is a forest service campground in the Roosevelt National Forest. Vault toilets only. Well off the beaten path. We were afraid of it being full, so we arrived around 930am on a Saturday, there were plenty of spots to choose from, and several still available by the end of the day. It's a quiet, tucked away campground several miles down a gravel road. It was so quiet and beautiful. There were several trails easily accessible from the campgrounds. We chose a campsite closer to the toilet for easy access, but did not notice a smell at all. Our non-electric site was $22 for one night. Maybe we should keep this hidden gem a secret? 😉

Hidden gem!

The spots are nice and big, lots of walking trials. It can get boring no lake to fish. It’s quiet, nice and clean. The road a little scary af times when driving to camp but worth it.

Quiet, first come can not reserve spots.

This place is great.  It's way off the path.  Beautiful drive to get there. It is in the woods with no water activities, but very nice and peaceful.  

Our new spot

After driving for nearly 4hrs to find a spot in any of the first come first serve camp grounds up Poudre Canyon we started to head home only to pull into Pingree Park for one last cry for help... we stumbled upon Jack’s Gulch, a little hidden gem, tucked inside a cute mountain trek to the CSU campus at Pingree Park. It didn’t have any “water features” like a stream or a river but it was a quick car ride to find that. The spots were clean, noise was minimal, and there were bathrooms if you needed them. A lot of options as far as camping goes - electrical sites, walk up sites, equestrian sites, and mixed use (what I like to call a mixture of tent and RV). There were also trails all around the campsite that were accessible for bikes, or hiking. It was definitely a Father’s Day to remember. Oh yea, some coyotes at night definitely woke us up! I don’t believe they made it to the campsite but they were close 😳

Saving grace

Great little campground up the Poudre. My kids, my lab and I took in a show from the late, great Justin Townes Earle at the Mishiwaka and needed a place to crash for the weekend. Found this gem a number of miles up the road and were really pleased. We had a moose and her baby visit our camper first thing the next morning. We were able to get on bikes and explore the endless dirt roads that spoke off in all directions. Little creeks abound. 

  

Leave no trace.

Endless dirt roads to explore

These are nice dispersed spots that are off the 63E. Any vehicle can make it on 63E, like others though, if you trace off the main road it gets sketchy. You will need 4x4 and higher clearance. But, that’s where the best spots are. Find these gems along the road, first come first serve, summers are busy!

Photos of Jacks Gulch - CLOSED FOR SEASON

Real photos from real campers