Accessible via rough forest roads, Jack Creek Trailhead serves as a dispersed camping area within Routt National Forest near Grand Lake. The US Forest Service manages this open terrain site positioned close to Jack Creek, though campers should note that pets are not permitted. Road conditions require higher clearance vehicles to navigate the access route safely.
The creek-adjacent location provides water access for filtering, while the open terrain offers flexibility for tent and RV setup. For campers seeking developed amenities, Timber Creek Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park lies several miles east with established facilities.
Description
Located outside of Walden CO, this primitive trailhead provides access to the Jack Creek drainage and the Never Summer Wilderness. The upper portion of FDR #758 is not suitable for passenger cars, 4WD is recommended. The trail is an old jeep road and is not well signed, although one should have no problem hiking through open meadows up to the pass. The trail is fairly steep up to the Continental Divide. Camping areas are available all along this trail. Spectacular views of Jack Creek drainage and the Never Summer Mountains can be seen. The trail enters the Never Summer Wilderness at the Continental Divide and Baker Pass. Please refer to the Wilderness Regulations. The wilderness is closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundJack Creek Trailhead is located in Colorado
Directions
From Walden. Drive south on Hwy 125 passing through the small town of Rand. Approximately 2 miles past Rand turn left on County Road 21. Drive approximately 4 miles to the intersection of Forest Road 740 and 750. Take the left hand fork following the 740 Road approximately 4miles to the intersection with the 740 and the 758 Forest Roads. Take the right hand turn following the 758 road approximately 6 miles to the Jack Park Trailhead at the end of the road.
Coordinates
40.40387348 N
105.9327764 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 10 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 35 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 53 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 55 min from Denver, CO
