Rough access roads lead to this Forest Service trailhead campground in Routt National Forest, where the no-pets policy creates a different dynamic from most public camping areas. The primitive setup serves as a staging point for backcountry access rather than a destination campground.
Located 8.8 miles west of Coalmont, the site functions primarily for hikers and backpackers preparing for wilderness entry. The Forest Service manages basic facilities here, though campers should expect minimal amenities given the trailhead designation. Grizzly Trailhead sits less than a mile north for those needing alternative access points.
Description
Ample parking is available at the trailhead. This trail is an old jeep road from the trailhead to the west of Newcomb Park. From this point, the trail climbs rapidly to the Continental Divide. Water is not readily available above Newcomb Park. There are adequate campsites along the trail. Cattle will be in this area from July through September. The trail is suitable for horses and forage is adequate in Newcomb Park or on the Continental Divide. This trail lies within the Mt Zirkel Wilderness nd is managed by the Parks Ranger District. Please refer to the Wilderness Regulations. The wilderness is closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundNewcomb Creek Trailhead is located in Colorado
Directions
From Walden: Take Hwy 14 west for approximately 11 miles to Hebron. Turn right on County Road 24 driving west through forks with County Roads 5 and 1. After approximately 10 miles the road becomes Forest Road 60 and passes the Grizzly Creek Guard Station at the forest boundary. Turn right on Forest Road 615. Drive 3 1/2 miles, crossing Newcomb Creek, to the entrance to Newcomb Creek Trailhead on the lefthand side.
Coordinates
40.59992703 N
106.60537782 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 42 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 3 hrs 7 min from Greeley, CO
- 3 hrs 11 min from Boulder, CO
