4.0540 reviewsPrice
$12 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
17 campsites
Season
Open from mid-June t...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$12 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
17 campsites
Season
Open from mid-June t...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Anglers, horse campers, or anyone chasing fall foliage in September. The reservoir holds rainbow and brook trout, Bears Ears Trail runs 45 miles from your doorstep, and the campground explicitly welcomes horses. Bring exact cash ($12-20/night), your own firewood, and water.
No cell service, no potable water (hand pump only), no hookups, and first-come-first-served sites that run small. RVs with a large footprint may struggle to find a comfortable fit, and serious anglers should know the fish tend to run small.
Reference information about Freeman Reservoir Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><b>Freeman Reservoir Campground is not managed or operated by the Forest Service, all operations fall under Moffat County. </b></p><p>This campground is located 21 miles north of Craig, CO on U.S. Highway and is nearby, however seperate from Freeman Reservoir)</p><table border="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td><blockquote><p> </p></blockquote></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><strong>Lost Park:</strong></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><blockquote><p><em>Spectacular views, scenic park and access to hiking, horseback trails, motorbike trails and fishing.</em></p></blockquote></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><strong>California Park:</strong></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><blockquote><p><em>Beautiful 8,000 acre park. Closed to motor vehicle use from May 15-July 1 each year to protect Colorado's largest population of Greater Sandill Cranes. This park is known for big-game hunting and has miles of small mountain streams that are stocked for trout fishing. Offers areas for dispersed camping, hiking, fishing and spectacular park and mountain scenery.</em></p></blockquote></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
The elevation is 8,800 ft. The campground is composed of two loops above Freeman Reservoir. While a couple of the camp sites overlook the reservoir, most encircle an open meadow area. This is a nice base camp for hikers (including equestrian types) to access trails in the area. There are lots of aspen, wildflowers and a few conifer trees, such as Subalpine fir, in a thick grass understory. There are corrals at the entrance to the campground. Most camp sites are in the open with some well separated for privacy. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open June 15 through November 15
The water spigot is a hand pump. Routt National Forest 438
Freeman Reservoir is 40 acres.
The parking aprons are gravel. A RV waste station is available at Moffat County Fair Grounds in Craig, CO. There is potable water.
From Craig, CO, take State Rt. 13 north 11.8 miles to Freeman Reservoir sign (County Rt. 11). Turn right at sign onto Rt.11 (gravel) and go 9.9 miles to campground.
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Fall is ideal here. Mid-September through early October delivers peak aspen color, daytime highs in the 40s-60s°F, and cool nights dropping into the 20s-30s°F. Far fewer crowds than summer, and stable weather for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Early snow is possible, and nights can be frosty. The campground opens mid-June when the last snows melt and closes around Halloween. Summer brings comfortable temperatures and wildflowers, but more visitors.
Mid-Sept–early Oct peak aspen color, cooler temps and far fewer crowds; reviews praise fall strongly.
Freeman Reservoir Campground, operated by Moffat County rather than the Forest Service, provides essential amenities but lacks advanced facilities. There are restrooms available, specifically vault toilets, which are wheelchair-friendly. Potable water is not provided, though a hand-pump spigot is available. Each of the 17 campsites comes equipped with picnic tables and fire grilles, making it suitable for basic camping needs.
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