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Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites

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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.

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.

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

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Lory 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 Campsites is located in Colorado

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Directions

From North Fort Collins- Take US 287 North to County Road 54G (LaPorte). Turn left onto CR52E/Rist Canyon Rd. Continue West and turn left onto County Road 23. Continue South and take a right on Lodgepole Drive (CR 25G). The park is approximately 1.6 miles up Lodgepole Drive on the left.

Address

708 Lodgepole Drive
Bellvue, CO 80512

Coordinates

40.57624 N
105.199939 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

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

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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!

Site4
Month of VisitJuly
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!

Site4
Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites?

There are 6 campsites at Lory State Park Backcountry Campsites and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts