Set within Routt National Forest in north-central Colorado, Seven Lakes Trailhead sits close to both creek and lake terrain, giving hikers and anglers direct access to water from camp. No pets are permitted here. Access involves rough road conditions, so high-clearance vehicles are worth considering before the trip. Big Creek Lakes Campground lies just 0.6 miles northeast, and Beaver Creek Campground is 0.8 miles northwest, making this corner of the forest relatively dense with established sites. This trailhead camp suits self-sufficient visitors comfortable with rough access and a no-pets policy.
Description
Fee trailhead at popular Big Creek Lakes Recreation Area. One mile interpretive trail leads to upper Big Creek Lake. Trails beyond lead to Big Creek Falls and Seven Lakes area of Mount Zirkel Wildernness. Please refer to the Wilderness regulations. Trailhead includes limited pull through parking for horse trailers, a small horse corral, and outhouse.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSeven Lakes Trailhead is located in Colorado near Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
Public CampgroundDirections
Directions from Walden: Head north on Highway 125 for 9 miles to Cowdrey. Turn left at Cowdrey onto County Road 6W for 18 miles to Pearl. Take Forest Road 600 for 6 miles to the Big Creek Lakes Recreation Area. The Seven Lakes Trailhead is located by taking the right hand fork at the intersection at the bridge. Follow this road past the campground host site driving approximately 1/4 mile to the trailhead. Look for universal "hiking" signs to locate trailhead parking.
Coordinates
40.93134726 N
106.61988336 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 16 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 37 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 3 hrs 2 min from Greeley, CO
- 3 hrs 25 min from Boulder, CO
