State Forest State Park's Bockman Campground sits near North Michigan Reservoir in the North Park region of Colorado, managed by Colorado Parks & Wildlife at $28 per night. The campground is large and flat, with sites spread across a mix of shaded and open areas. There are few trees within the campground itself, but the surrounding terrain provides open sightlines toward the mountains in multiple directions. Full hookups are available for RVs up to 50 feet, including electric, water, and sewer connections, making it one of the more infrastructure-complete options among campsites near State Forest State Park.
Access deserves attention before planning a trip. The campground has two entry routes: one from the west passing North Michigan Reservoir, and one from the southeast near Lake Agnes Trailhead. The southeastern approach is notably rough, and reviewers with standard clearance vehicles caution against it. The western route is more manageable. Cell service is limited throughout; T-Mobile users report picking up a few bars near the entrance but losing signal at the sites. Stock up on groceries before arriving, as the campground is well outside any town services.
Reservations are required and fill up on summer weekends. Mosquitoes can be heavy near sundown, particularly after wet weather, so pack accordingly. Nearby, North Michigan Campground — State Forest State Park offers an alternative base for the same reservoir and trail network. Tyler W. sums up the campground layout well: "really nice and spacious." Book in advance for any Saturday night stay between June and September.
Description
This campground is located one mile north of the North Michigan Reservoir within view of the Medicine Bow mountain range. It hosts 52 sites. There are 13 pull-through sites and one group area with six sites.
Features: The Bockman horse corral is located near the pull-through sites. Campground accommodations include vault toilet facilities and water spigots.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.
Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers. **No-show policy:** If you are unable to occupy your site on the first day of your reservation, please call the park office in order to notify park staff. Otherwise, your reservation will be considered a "no-show" and your site may be resold. "No-show" reservations are ineligible for a refund for those nights or days passed and the fees for any nights or days passed will be retained.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBockman Campground is located in Colorado near Rand
Directions
75 miles west of Ft. Collins on Hwy 14, over Cameron Pass or 150 miles north of Denver on Hwy 40 over Berthoud Pass.
Address
56750 Highway 14
Walden, CO 80480
Coordinates
40.55853123 N
105.96579936 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 47 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 13 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 16 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 32 min from Boulder, CO
