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Pumphouse Campground

**DESCRIPTION:** Located in the Gore Pass area on the **** Routt National Forest. Lynx Pass campground is small, hosting 11 sites and can be found on Forest Service Road 270 between the towns of Kremmling, CO, Toponas and Yampa, CO (off of HWY134) The Lynx Pass Campground and surrounding area offers outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy the simple pleasure of being outside.Campground is surrounded in lodgepole pine offering mostly shade, with a secluded, natural and primitive feel and is good for both tent camping as well as campers and trailers. Popular among ATV/UTV/E-bikers as well as big game hunting during the fall. **Max Length for campers and trailers:** 18 feet **Amenities:** * Picnic Table * Fire Grate * Potable Water * Trash Services * 1 Vault Toilet * 1 Trailhead (Morrison Divide Muddy Pass Trail #1174 **Elevation & Weather: **With an elevation of 8,989 ft, campers can expect it to get cold at night, even during the warm summer months. Remember to pack accordingly. **Recreation Opportunities** **:** * Mountain biking * E-Biking * ATV/UTV access directly from the trailhead within the campground (Morrison Divide Muddy Slide Trail #1174) _This campground is one of the few in the area that has direct access to an ATV/UTV and E-Bike trail where enthusiasts can ride out from their campsite directly to the Morrison Divide Muddy Slide Trail #1174 located within the campground. (For trail details, please see description under the ATV/UTV tab from the recreation tab on the homepage_.) * Hiking trails a short drive away in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness (near Stagecoach Reservoir) * Lagunta Lake is a small lake, just a short drive from the campground. **Closest Towns:** * Toponas, CO * Yampa, CO * Kremmling, CO **Directions:** Lynx Pass Campground can be accessed on its northern end via County Road 16 from Stagecoach State Park/Oak Creek, and from the southern end via State Highway 134. State Highway 134 can be accessed from either Interstate 40 (Kremmling, CO) or from Steamboat Springs or Yampa, CO via HWY 131. **Other Nearby Areas for recreation:** * 30 minute drive (dirt road) will take you to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness area Hiking trail and to Stagecoach Reservoir. * 3.5 miles Rock Creek Recreation Area * 6 miles Blacktail Creek Campground * 8 miles Red Dirt Reservoir and dispersed camping recreation area

Lynx Pass Campground

Pumphouse Recreation Site

## Overview

Cow Creek South Campground is located on the northeast shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land. fast

## Recreation

Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation.  
  
Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek Campground is a popular spot for boating, canoeing, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing.  
  
Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water.  
  
Spring Creek is a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding mountains open up along these roads.

## Facilities

Cow Creek South Campground has 44 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. Vault toilets are provided.  
  
All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season. Other ramps are available as reservoir water levels allow.

## Natural Features

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.  
  
The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve.  
  
Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations.  
  
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. 

## Nearby Attractions

Take some time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. In the summer visitors may want to traverse Trail Ridge Road from one side of the park to the other, reaching alpine vistas boasting elevations of more than 12,000 feet.

Cow Creek South Campground

This is a small campground, with 8 wide open spaced campsites located right off HWY 134 in between the towns of Kremmling and Yampa, CO. This camping area can be seen from the highway and offers easy access on and off the highway for those traveling and passing through. Facilities include potable water from June until September (based on freezing weather) and one vault toilet. Each site has one fire grate and one picnic table. PLEASE NOTE: This campground has been affected by the Mountain Pine Beetle but many young Aspen trees remain. Since this campground sits very low along the highway, the views you can expect are mostly these young trees.

Blacktail Creek Campground

Wolcott Campground is located along the Eagle River and is readily accessible from Interstate Highway 70. It is located just to the east of the scenic Red Canyon on Interstate 70. The Wolcott Campground and boat ramp are open May 15 - November 15 annually. There is no reservation system. Campsites are occupied on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.

Wolcott Campground

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While all Colorado towns are outdoor-friendly, Colorado Springs is up there with the best of them. If you’re looking to visit Colorado, but Boulder and Denver just aren’t for you, the Springs is where you want to be.

With a wealth of US Forest Service and BLM land, the best camping near Colorado Springs is all free. If you’re looking for the best hiking around, you have solid options between Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Unfortunately, there are no campsites for tents or RVs in either of those places. Point yourself towards Florissant, CO, and see the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument if you want to keep driving. There are no campgrounds available at the national monument either, though you, again, have a host of free camping opportunities nearby.

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Pueblo is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Pueblo is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Discover great camping spots near Pueblo, reviewed by campers like you.

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San Juan National Forest

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Are you in need of a campground near Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, CO? Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests campgrounds just for you. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests camping trip.

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Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland, CO has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Colorado camping has to offer. Find the best campgrounds near Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland, CO. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

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Surrounded by a steep gorge lies Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, near the small city of Montrose, NV. RVers and campers will want to stop and stock up on supplies before heading toward the campgrounds by the Gunnison River. Offering some of the best camping in Nevada, campers can wander the trails catching stunning views of the striated Painted Wall cliff. Some of the wildlife you can expect to see include deer, elk, mule, and majestic golden eagles. Pitch a tent at one of the campsites by the river for a day of fishing or get a group together and stay in a cabin.

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Rocky Mountain National Park embodies the Colorado spirit perfectly. If you want to get out into nature with other avid outdoors types, few parks are more suited for you. Though the altitude can be tricky, the views are worth the effort.

Currently, there are three campgrounds available during the summer season, with two on TBD status. Rocky Mountain campsites open at the end of May and close around late September. The three available campsites are all on a reservation system. Longs Peak, which is still TBD, is the only first-come, first-served camping option. You can RV camp in Rocky Mountain, though there are no RV-specific sites. If you can’t get a spot in the park during peak season, the best camping near Rocky Mountain National Park is in Estes Park, CO, or any US Forest Service land to the east.

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