Managed by Denver Water Board, Williams Fork Reservoir Campground sits along the shores of the reservoir outside Parshall, Colorado, drawing anglers, kayakers, and boaters who want direct water access from their site. The terrain is open and largely treeless. Shade is essentially nonexistent, so campers without a canopy or shade structure will feel the full force of the Colorado sun throughout the day.
The campground includes pull-through sites that accommodate big rigs, vault toilets, fire rings, a dump station, and a picnic table at each site. Reviewers consistently describe the toilets as clean. The sites lean toward RV and trailer setups rather than tent camping, partly because tall grass can make finding a flat tent footprint difficult. Weekend visits tend to bring generator noise, drone activity, and dirt bikes running into the evening hours, so those sensitive to ambient noise may want to plan a weekday trip instead. Mosquitoes can be heavy at dusk, particularly in midsummer.
Cell service is listed as available, though at least one Verizon user reported weak coverage. The access road is noted as rough, so drivers of low-clearance vehicles should use caution on the approach. Reservations are available and recommended, as the campground previously operated on a first-come, first-served basis when it was free. Those exploring camping near Parshall will find a handful of additional options in the area, including Williams Fork Reservoir West Ramp roughly a mile to the west. Current nightly rates run $25, so confirm pricing before arrival.
Description
Camping: There are 56 campsites at Williams Fork. The majority of sites are for trailer or RV camping, with some tent sites on the peninsula and the east side of the campgrounds. Reservations are required to camp and can be made through Campspot.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWilliams Fork Reservoir Campground is located in Colorado near Parshall
Directions
From Denver take Interstate 70 to the Highway 40 (Empire) exit. Take Highway 40 past Empire, over Berthoud Pass, through Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, Granby and Hot Sulphur Springs until you reach the town of Parshall. At Parshall turn left (south) on Route 3; follow the road to the Williams Fork entrance.
Coordinates
40.01369700089788 N
106.1992287754598 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/1/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/1/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 7 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 17 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 49 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 53 min from Fort Collins, CO
