Hinman Campground (Co)

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925 WEISS DRIVE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487-9315

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Quick Facts

7,700 ft

Price

$14/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

12 campsites

Season

Open season: June 1 ...

Cell

Unknown

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Hinman Campground (Co)
$14.00 - $14.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Nonelectric: $14.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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925 WEISS DRIVE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487-9315

Hinman Campground (Co)

925 WEISS DRIVE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487-9315

Nearby places
Clark (6 miles, 10 minutes), Steamboat Springs (22 miles, approximately 30 minutes)

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RV details

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You want budget-friendly high-elevation access near Steamboat Springs with good privacy and don't need modern amenities.

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You need level tent pads, well-maintained facilities, or a quiet setting away from road noise.

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Hinman Campground (Co)

From the U.S. Forest Service

Reference information about Hinman Campground (Co) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →

Overview

<p>Hinman (Park) Campground has 13 primitive single-family campsites and is located near Elk River in the Routt National Forest and 22 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado and is a gateway to the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River Corridor.</p><p>Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 22 feet long. Each site also has a picnic table, fire ring and grate. The primitive campground is first-come, first- serve and usually open early June through October. Amenities include two vault toilets <em>(no water available)</em>. Cell service is also not available in the area.</p><p>Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, ATVing and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also good in the area.</p><p>The campground is located near the Elk River outside of Steamboat Springs. It has 5 campsites that are reservable and 8 sites that are first come first served.<br /><br />This campground recently underwent a timber sale and clean-up to remove hazard trees due to the mountain pine beetle outbreak. Camping limit is 14 days.&nbsp;</p><div class="usa-alert usa-alert--info usa-alert--slim"><div class="usa-alert__body"><p class="usa-alert__text">This site was approved for a fee change - <a class="usa-link" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mbr/fire/?cid=FSEPRD1092198">Click here for more information</a></p></div></div>

About the campground

The elevation is 7,600 ft. The campground is a single loop in a stand of Lodgepole pine. The understory is composed of heavy grass, lupine, columbine and other vegetation giving it a soft, lacy appearance. The campground is very quiet and rustic. RVrs are faced with tight turns on the interior road. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Seasons & access

Open May 31 through October 1

Facilities

The water spigot is a hand pump. Routt National Forest 441

RV information

The parking aprons are dirt. A RV waste station available for a fee at KOA campground in Steamboat Springs, CO - 2 miles west of downtown on US Rt. 40. There is potable water.

Directions

In Steamboat Springs, CO (west end), take County Rt. 129 north 17.9 miles to campground sign (County Rt. 64/Forest Rt. 400). Turn right onto Rts. 64/400 and go 5.6 miles to another campground sign (County Rt. 64A). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 64A and go 0.5 miles to still another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. NOTE: County Rt. 64/Forest Rt. 400 turns to dirt after the first 0.9 miles.

National Forest
Routt National Forest
Ranger District
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears
Elevation
7600
Rate
$10 per day
Maximum Stay
14
Open Season
Early June – Late October

About Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG

Context for the broader area surrounding Hinman Campground (Co), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

<p>Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.</p> <p>The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, horseriding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers.</p> <p>The topography varies greatly within the national forests. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. The climate ranges from semi-arid at low elevations to colder and less arid in the high country. Frost may occur at any time, and visitors to the higher elevations should be prepared for harsh weather, including snow and high winds, even during the summer months.</p> <p>The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. There are no developed campgrounds; however, dispersed camping is allowed.  Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi-arid.</p> <p><strong><strong>The following recreation conditions report includes a sampling of our recreation sites.  For information on specific sites or areas, use the link to the right or search by activity in the lefthand search bar. </strong></strong></p>