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Walden Reservoir Dispersed Camping

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Walden Reservoir is a picturesque lake full of wildlife outside of Walden, Colorado. The Walden Reservoir is an easily accessible destination in a seldom seen portion of northern Colorado for birders, hunters, and those looking for a free, isolated place to rest.

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Location

Walden Reservoir Dispersed Camping is located in Colorado

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Directions

From the intersection of CR 12W and CO 125 just south of Walden, go west on CR 12W and take the first right onto CR 15. The lake can be scanned from various points along CR 15. There are also some small ponds along CR 12W both east and west of the intersection with CR 15.

Coordinates

40.74123443307451 N
106.31531459256271 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Pets

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Sep. 5, 2024

Quiet place to overnight; Terrible day experience

We showed up at night and it was very quiet, no problem finding a spot to camp. However, during the day the gnats, bugs, and ants were everywhere. Literally crawled up our boots and bodies. Great place to over night, but terrible place to hang out during the day unless you have a bug net.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2024

On th beach

simple, and easy place to get to… flat awesome sunset

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Walden Reservoir Dispersed Camping by Quinn M., August 27, 2024
  • Review photo of Walden Reservoir Dispersed Camping by Quinn M., August 27, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

SUNSETS AND BUGS

Better for campers/cans as there isn’t much privacy for tent campers. Not enough trees for bathrooms so you may want to bring a hide-able set up. SO many mosquitoes and biting ants but the sunsets are gorgeous and make it worth it. Sites aren’t really marked/but are right next to the reservoir. No fires/water pumps.

Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Walden Reservoir Dispersed Camping have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Walden Reservoir Dispersed Camping does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Walden Reservoir Dispersed Camping?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is good.