Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir

We could only get to campsite 6 in our manual Subaru Crosstrek. The road did not allow us to make it past with how deep the holes were in the road. Our car became unbalanced in our third attempt to get up- whole driver side was in the air. But we still found a good spot. Just wish we were able to see the other 30 sites.

You need decent clearance because there is huge ruts in the road. We tried to view past Camp Site 6 and almost got stuck. I would stay with the first few unless you got some good tires. Not a good road for a trailer. We didn't get a pic of Camp Site 2 because someone was in it but is very nice (fav spot). Camp Site 3-5 are a stone throw apart with Camp Site 1 being solo. Camp site 2 is within view of Camp Site 3 (bundle of trees a part) 

Camp Site 6 is also solo but has very bad ruts and is down a decent hill. We had to get a running start to get past the ruts. Didn't get pics of Camp Site 6 due to someone being in it. 

Decent with a truck. We had a high clearance 2 wheel drive and was able to make it to the first few camp sites. Jeeps should be fine.

Camp sites are nice, but except for a few (~5) the rest require a serious climb (drive) up a gnarly hill with deep ruts. 

I wouldn't try this with a camper/RV, or anything that doesn't have high clearance and power.

Came here for my birthday a few years ago, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking—mountains, lake views, the whole deal! The drive in was no joke (prepare for a bit of an adventure), and there was some construction going on across the lake that echoed over to our site. Hopefully, that’s all wrapped up by now.

Now, fair warning—there are no bathrooms, so we definitely had to rough it. If you’re up for the full backcountry experience, it’s totally worth it. Just make sure to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out everything—yes, even that.

The best part? Our campsite was huge—plenty of space for our whole group, multiple tents, and a couple of cars. With a picnic table and fire pit included, it made for the perfect outdoorsy hangout spot. Would absolutely go back—just maybe with better toilet planning next time!

Had a great time here with hardly anyone there so very peaceful.

We drove up around 8/9pm from Boulder. Most camps spots were already taken (1-8 sites only..) but we made our own site / shared with campsite #2. Roads are rough. Some loud campers nearby but we had fun.

Beautiful views and campfire spots!

The Hummingbird Place

Load of campsites, you can access Forsythe Canyon Trailhead in any car but you will need a high clearance vehicle to get any further. Loads of spots to camp, some better than others but they do seem to fill up quick. If you park at the trailhead like we had too (rental car) then the hike all the way down is only 1hr or so maybe less

Awesome place. Most definitely need 4WD and clearance

Stayed at campsite 18, had great views and nice weather, no water though but there is a lake down the road. 4x4 Required as roads were rough

Camped in the walk in tent area near the parking lot, had a great view of the reservoir from my campsite. If you plan on camping in the walk in tent area be aware that the lights from the water plant are on all night and do shine into the campground. Also, ended up having a large group of college kids camp near me and they played loud music all night, so that wasn’t cool. Overall a cool spot, just a few negatives. I recommend choosing a site that’s along the drive in, site #6 looked about perfect.

Visited this past weekend for a night and I was impressed by how quiet the location was. Then again, it’s November and very few people are crazy enough to brave the cold… The campsite had some trash left in the fire ring (aluminum cans) that will not burn and there was other trash left around the campsite. Other than that, phenomenal location. I’d highly recommend it!

As others have said, don’t use the Lat/Lon from Dyrt - it’s not correct. You can find the camping area pretty easily on Google Maps, just look up Gross Reservoir.

All-wheel drive and higher clearance car helped getting in, as the road is pretty bumpy. Stayed in the last park-in campsite. Had to hike in to the lake, but was much easier that bringing in camping gear to the lake-side campsites. Beautiful views. Great place for water activities, but no swimming allowed. An hour from Boulder because of the rough roads. Some 4-wheelers that could get a bit annoying. Primitive camping with one porta potty on the way in.

Site 5 was a great spot for a bigger group. It was nice to be tucked away in the corner with no groups behind us or next to us. There were other campers near by but it felt pretty private. The weather was great. We didn’t make it to the gross reservoir but it was nice to have the option of a good hike near by. It is very important that you have a high clearance car to drive on the road. It’s a lot like off roading on some parts. I would go back!

Follow the written directions, don’t use the dyrt’s map option.

Beautiful spot, extremely hard to get to (in a camper van) with rough uphill roads. Didn’t experience any of the noise or ruckus mentioned at camping spot 2, had so much room and incredible views. Highly recommend!

Spent Saturday night and had a great designated spot on one of the points.  After 5:00 pm a bunch of campers came and setup camp in non-designated areas.  There was a ton of noise and partying continued in a few of the campsites until about 3:30 am.  It's a shame because it's such a beautiful spot and close to Denver/Boulder.  Also, not may campsites followed "Leave No Trace" as there were empty beer cans and trash all around.

I hope people have had/has a better experience then we did! We drove hours to get to this camp site for it to be disappointing and no camping spots left, out of all that land they only had 20 camp sites that I seen (may have been more) if so they was hidden. Seen a bunch of good spots we could have camped at but had to stay in the designated camping area, maybe even doubling the amount of campers in one spot would help. Definitely recommend a 4x4 and a lifted vehicle

Road 359 was closed at the parking area, so we have to haul our camping gear for half a mile. The road after the parking lot is not suitable for low clearance cars but a Subaru Crosstrek should be able to make it. We were the only ones till late afternoon, then a lot of locals started to show up caring all their gear up the mountain. The place is clean and with great views. We saw a huge moose close to camp. Hike all the way to lake. Took us 40 minutes from the parking lot. A lost of trees have been cut down due to the pine beetle, but still a pristine and beautiful place.

The directions under the description are not correct they bring you to this back road in the middle of no where. Looked like people had camped there and would be a great place to camp but very remote and obviously no amenities. Not sure who put those directions up.

Good hiking spot that takes you down to the reservoir. Not to far from the campsite. There is camping only in designated area.

Given that this is so close to boulder, a ton of people come here. Our campsite definitely had litter laying around which was really sad to see. It is awesome that it's so convenient but I wish people would practice leave no trace. We tried to drive in Friday night and all the campsites were full so some kind people let us share theirs. I'd suggest getting their early to get a good spot!

Great spot for early sunrise or sunset views. Plenty of room for multiple tents. Thuroughly enjoyed our time here.