Established Camping

Percy Lake Trailhead

Percy Lake Trailhead in Colorado offers a camping experience surrounded by mountainous terrain and forested areas. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 70s during warmer seasons. Nearby, visitors can explore the scenic trails of the Routt National Forest and enjoy the natural beauty of Steamboat Lake State Park.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Designated trailhead for motorized access to Percy Lake. No developed facilities. Setting is managed forest area. Ample parking is available at the trailhead. Water is available at several small creek crossings. Campsites are available at Lake Percy and Round Lake. The trail is situated in a natural corridor between several areas that have been harvested for timber. Horse forage is scarce, except along the Continental Divide. Timberline is at approximately 10,500 feet elevation. This trail is located in the Mount Zirkel/Parks Range and is managed by the Parks Ranger District.

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Location

Percy Lake Trailhead is located in Colorado

Directions

Directions from Walden: Head west on Highway 14 for 11 miles to Hebron. Take County Road 24 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. Go west one mile, then turn left (south) on Forest Road 20, traveling south for approximately 7 miles to the trailhead entrance signed on the righthand side.