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The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park

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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.

The Crags Campground, near Walden, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. This place offers a rustic experience with basic amenities, including picnic tables and fire grills, making it ideal for tent camping or RVs.

Visitors often rave about the stunning scenery and the frequent moose sightings. One camper shared, “We saw a smallish bull moose and lots of bucks!” The campground is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and is close to great hiking trails like American Lakes and Lake Agnes, perfect for those who want to explore the outdoors.

While the facilities are basic, you’ll find potable water and vault toilets available. The atmosphere is peaceful, with a remote feel that many campers appreciate. Just remember to keep your food secured, as the local wildlife, including moose, can be quite curious. As one happy camper put it, “This place is incredible...surrounded by the forest and mountains.” If you're looking for a true escape into nature, The Crags Campground is worth checking out.

Description

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

State Forest State Park

Campsites are reservations only, please check the website for availability. For current conditions and more information, please visit the State Forest website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/stateforest

NO-SHOW Policy
If you do not arrive to the park within 24 hours of your scheduled check in time and do not notify the park that you will be arriving late, your site may be resold and may not be available when you arrive. The fees for any nights passed are non-refundable.

Changes and Cancellations

  • Cancellations or changes may be made online 24 hours a day 7 days a week, or through the Aspira Call Center at 1-800-244-5613.
  • Reservations where one or more dates fall outside of the 6-month booking window are frozen for 14 days.
  • Cancellations:
    • If the cancellation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained
    • If the cancellation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If the cancellation is made 7 days or less prior to the arrival date, 100% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If a reservation is cancelled at any time after the arrival date, any nights prior to the cancellation are NON-REFUNDABLE
  • Changes:
    • If a change in the reservation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 10% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If a change in the reservation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 15% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If a change in the reservation is made 7 days or less prior to arrival, 20% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
    • If the change in the reservation dates is made between the day after the arrival date and the departure date, the fees for any nights or days passed are NON-REFUNDABLE.
    • There is no additional fee to add days to a reservation.
    • The reservation holder is responsible for any difference in use fees.
  • Customers who wish to receive a refund outside of these rules will need to contact the park at which they have the reservation directly.
  • No exceptions to the refund policy will be given for bugs, bad weather, campfire bans, water conditions (including water levels, boat ramp or swim beach closures, and algae)!
  • If the original reservation was made directly with the park, any refunds resulting from changes/cancellations will be issued via personal check and may take up to 90 days from the date of the change/cancellation to be processed.
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Location

The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

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

40.50271562 N
105.89020567 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Jun. 1, 2023

Moose Time

Your neighbors will be moose at this campground. It is remote and the sites are near, but I still found it peaceful. Noobs will fall prey to the moose. Seriously, many meals were stolen. Although I must admit, they are rather quiet and can sneak up on you. Rangers were very friendly.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Joshua D., June 1, 2023
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Joshua D., June 1, 2023
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Joshua D., June 1, 2023
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Reviewed Dec. 26, 2022

Pay to get in the park

Be aware the ranger station north of this park will have the state pass needed. Otherwise bring cash

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 10, 2022

Amazing Beauty

I love camping. I love the opportunity to connect to the wild spaces that surround us. I love finding people who share that same passion. What I don't love, is sharing a campground with someone who obviously has no regard for the safety of their fellow campers or the wild animals that call those wild spaces home. Over Labor Day weekend I got the opportunity to camp at State Forest State Park in Colorado and a 'fellow camper' 2 sites down from us made choices that put us all, and one of the coolest cow moose and her calf in danger. Despite knowledge of moose being present in the area, the campers would go to bed every night and leave all of their trash out, and various food and drink sources scattered around their campsite as well. The moose quickly learned she had easy access to food there and frequented their site. Each time they would honk their horn and blow a whistle and clang pans, but moose are typically not afraid of humans at all, so she did not deter easy. Not only did they lure her into their trap, they then harassed her and disturbed the peace of the other campers. They clearly had no regard for the rules of campground and had their dogs off leash many times, one evening one of their dogs chased the moose out of their site, much to their amusement. I reported them to the rangers, and was assured they would be talked to, but their behavior did not change. If that moose decides to 'fight back' instead of run off, it will be her that pays the price. My sisters and I made sure our site was clean and tidy and even when the moose visited during dinner one evening all that was needed from us to scare her off, were a few claps and shouts. My point is this, we have a responsibility to utilize our wild spaces responsibly, and in my opinion, if you can't do that, then you lose the privilege to use them. Enjoy some of the pictures from that weekend, and remember to recreate responsibly, and if you see something, say something!

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Glenna L., September 10, 2022
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Glenna L., September 10, 2022
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Glenna L., September 10, 2022
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Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

Perfect Spot

Nice and quiet. Remote, but access to some really great hikes (American Lakes/Snow Lake, Lake Agnes). Saw a smallish bull moose and lots of bucks!

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Month of VisitSeptember
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Reviewed Jul. 5, 2021

Fantastic spots, no reservations!

We ended up here after the nearby state park was full, and we’re SO glad. Had no trouble pulling our 16ft Scamp up with a minivan, but can see that if the road was wet it wouldn’t have gone as well. Small trailers are fine, 2WD is fine as long as you aren’t battling the weather and aren’t scared of gravel. On a weeknight we had our choice of spots, there is at least one hike in site over the creek (7, I think) if you’re into that. We will definitely return next time we’re in the are.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Grant M., July 5, 2021
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Grant M., July 5, 2021
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Grant M., July 5, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2019

Favorite campsite so far

This place is incredible. It’s primitive but they do have water. $18 per site. You get to camp next to a nice running creek. Surrounded by the forest and mountains. Friendly staff, good shade and privacy. Highly recommend for a true getaway. Nice trails nearby as well.

  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Rico R., June 26, 2019
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Rico R., June 26, 2019
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Rico R., June 26, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

Great scenery--lots of moose around!

The 26 campsites at the Crags Campground in State Forest State Park were very basic and accessed by a road that was steep and narrow. No RVs or trailers allowed or able to make it up the narrow one lane access road, which made it nice and quiet for tent camping. Fire grills and picnic tables provided, but no designated tent pads, no bear boxes, no electricity, and only a tough to use hand pump for water in the center of the campground. As of August 2018, there was an appallingly old and poorly maintained pit toilet for the campground use--with a brand new, nice looking pit toilet complete with handicapped parking--locked and roped off with construction netting. We were visited by a moose at dinner time two nights in a row as she had unfortunately become accustomed to eating from people's unsecured trash and had a special liking for hot dogs and potato chips. Beautiful place, with neat animals, but be aware how basic it really is.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Lisa K., August 16, 2018
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Lisa K., August 16, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2018

Beautiful!

Small campground with potable water and vault toilet. Most camp sites have mountain views. Moose frequent the area.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Lynn O., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Lynn O., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park by Lynn O., July 18, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 12, 2018

Crags campground, camping (mostly) as it should be

This is not 'glamping'. This is a pitch your tent, start a fire, watch the deer walk thru type campground. Beautiful views of the Rockies, trails for all levels of hiking. My only tip--bring your own TP, they kept running out. And a jacket, nights are chilly at this altitude. No trailers, RVS allowed as tiny, winding dirt road to get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, The Crags Campground — State Forest State Park does not have wifi.