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Teal Lake Group Campsite
4.1036 reviewsPARKS RANGER DISTRICT
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9,000 ftPrice
$20 - $40/night
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Reservable
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18 campsites
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Open June 1 through ...
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9,000 ftPrice
$20 - $40/night
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Reservable
Sites
18 campsites
Season
Open June 1 through ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
Get DirectionsTeal Lake Group Campsite
$20.00 - $40.00 / night
Campsite Fees
GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC: $40.00; MANAGEMENT: $33.97; Single: $20.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone /...
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PARKS RANGER DISTRICT
Teal Lake Group Campsite
PARKS RANGER DISTRICT
Nearby places
Walden (approx. 24 miles, 30-40 minute drive based on road conditions).
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About Teal Lake Group Campsite
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From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Teal Lake Group Campsite sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>Currently there is no potable water as of this time.<br /><br />This tent-only group site has 4 picnic tables and 2 fire rings and will accommodate up to 21 people. Reservations must be made at <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a>.<br />Sites are adjacent to the lake. Vault toilets only, no electric hook-ups available. Primitive area popular for trout fishing. Close to the Zirkel Wilderness boundary.</p><p>Closest town is Walden, CO.</p><p>Parking area is limited to 7 vehicles. Teal Lake is a 50-acre lake surrounded by a rocky shoreline and pine-fir forest.</p><p>Trout fishing and boating are popular activities in the clear, calm waters of Teal Lake. Only electric boats and non-motorized boats are permitted. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts have easy access to the Grizzly-Helena Trail nearby. Hiking is great in the nearby Mount Zirkel wilderness, though hikers must drive to the trailheads.</p><div class="usa-alert usa-alert--info usa-alert--slim"><div class="usa-alert__body"><p class="usa-alert__text">This site is under consideration 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 9,000 ft. The campground, located on the southeastern edge of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, is configured like a stem that extends into a single loop. The camping sites, among Lodgepole pine and Subalpine fir, are well separated providing some privacy. Due to a recent pine beetle epidemic, many of the sites are in the open. The campground is adjacent to Teal Lake, but the dense stand of trees had prevent views of the lake from the camping sites. With the large trees gone, views are now unobstructed. The campground is popular with OHV enthusiasts exploring the nearby Grizzly/Helena Trail. The Newcomb trail (foot) is located nearby and provides a leisurely hike into Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
Seasons & access
Open first June through end September - weather dependent
Facilities
The water spigot is a hand pump.
Water activities
Teal Lake is 50 acres. The boat ramp is primitive. Power boats are limited to electric motors.
RV information
The parking aprons are gravel. Many sites will accommodate any size RV. An RV waste station is located in Walden, CO. Take 4th St. east to its end. Turn left and go past the high school. The waste station is at the next corner. A donation is requested and there is potable water.
Directions
From Walden, CO, take State Rts. 125S/14W 0.9 miles to Steamboat Springs sign. At the sign, turn right onto Rt. 14 and go 11.6 miles to National Forest Access/Buffalo Pass sign (County Rt. 24). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 24 and go 7.4 miles to a "Y" intersection and end of paved road. Bear left, staying on Rt. 24, and go 4 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 615). Turn right after sign onto Rt. 615 and go 2.8 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
- National Forest
- Routt National Forest
- Ranger District
- Parks
- Elevation
- 9000
- Rate
- $10 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- Early June – Late September
About Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Context for the broader area surrounding Teal Lake Group Campsite, 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>
