US Forest Service manages this no-pets campground along a river access point in Routt National Forest. Jack Park Trailhead serves primarily as a staging area for backcountry access rather than a destination camping spot. The site sits near flowing water, providing both natural sounds and proximity to fishing opportunities.
Campers use this location as a launching point for wilderness exploration, with the Illinois River Trailhead located 1.1 miles southwest offering additional trail access. The campground functions best for self-contained units and tent campers comfortable with basic facilities in a forest setting.
Description
Primitive trailhead with access to Illinois River area.
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Location
Public CampgroundJack Park 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 5 miles to the Jack Park Trailhead on Road 758.1A.
Coordinates
40.38658914 N
105.96598528 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 31 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 49 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 51 min from Denver, CO
