Established Camping

Lory State Park Backcountry

Lory State Park Backcountry in Colorado features rugged terrain with hills and open spaces. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby, Horsetooth Reservoir offers opportunities for water activities, and the trails in the park provide hiking and biking options.

Description

State Park

Lory has six back country campsites. All six campsites are a minimum 1 hour hike from the nearest parking lot. All campsites are now available for reservations. Remember that Lory DOES NOT ALLOW CAMP FIRES, however camp stoves are okay. All campsites are primitive and you must pack in and out all necessary items, including water.

Camping at Lory State Park is in the back country only, meaning there are no campgrounds, car camping or RV camping available. These primitive sites can be accessed by at least a 2-mile, one-way hike. The back country sites are a good training ground for Scouts and other groups who want to train for longer backpacking and camping trips. There is no water, restrooms or tent pads at these sites and fires are prohibited. Small camp stoves are permitted. Call the park at (970) 493-1623 for back country camping information.

Reservation Info

​Campsite reservations may be made by calling 1-800-244-5613​ or by reserving online.

Fires are prohibited in Lory State Park Cook stoves using propane or white gas are allowed ​​Limit six persons per campsite. Pets are allowed on a six foot leash in your control at all times Hammocks are not allowed

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Location

Lory State Park Backcountry is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

40.57624 N
105.199939 W

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Reviewed Oct. 19, 2023

Great backpacking close to town

We did a quick overnight backpacking trip to one of the backcountry sites at the top of the Timber trail. It’s a beautiful meadow with wildflowers in the summer. A relatively short hike in with multiple routes so good for a quick trip or with kids. At night, you’ve basically got the park to yourself because it closes at dark to all other users. We hiked to the top of Arthur’s rock to watch the supermoon rise and it was pretty special!

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