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You want a quiet, well-maintained base camp for fishing and hiking without the crowds of larger campgrounds.
Happy Meadows
4.42196 reviewsP.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO 80827
Fishing
Featured in:Hiking Camping Colorado
Quick Facts
8,809 ftPrice
$24 - $29/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Open season: May 16 ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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8,809 ftPrice
$24 - $29/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Open season: May 16 ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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$24.00 - $29.00 / night
Campsite Fees
RV NONELECTRIC- Sites 6, 8: $29.00; RV NONELECTRIC: $24.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO 80827
Happy Meadows
P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO 80827
Nearby places
Lake George (3 miles, approximately 10-minute drive), Woodland Park (approx. 28 miles), Colorado Springs (approx. 50 miles), Denver (approx. 97 miles).
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Happy Meadows
$24.00 - $29.00 / night
Campsite Fees
RV NONELECTRIC- Sites 6, 8: $29.00; RV NONELECTRIC: $24.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
No campsite fee categories listed.
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You need bear-proof storage, pristine restrooms during peak season, or a generator-free environment.
B+
Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 84% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 92 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
Strengths
- Grade A.Staff & hosts
- Grade A-.Belonging
- Grade B+.Crowds & noise
Watch-outs
- Grade D.Safety
- Grade C-.Booking
- Grade C+.Facilities
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Each topic is graded against every other campground on it; a topic campers liked never grades below C−. ± shows the 95% confidence range from the sample size.
From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Happy Meadows sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>Happy Meadows Campground is located three miles north of Lake George off County Road 77. Parking spurs are 20-30 feet with a maximum trailer length of 22 feet; elevation is 7,900 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, water and fire rings. The South Platte River is nearby for fishing.</p>
Activities
<p>Happy Meadows Campground has 8 campsites, two of which are buddy sites.</p>
- Open Season
- May 17, 2024 – Oct. 13, 2024
About PSICC
Context for the broader area surrounding Happy Meadows, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p><strong>Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails</strong></p> <p>Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (<a class="offsiteicon" href="http://www.fs.fed.us/locatormap/index.php?lat=37.59&long=-104.77&zoom=7" target="_blank">forest locator map</a>) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide. These sprawling forests and grasslands are an eight hour drive from boundary to boundary. This landscape offers a variety of ecosystems rich in history, geology, scenery, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities.</p> <p>The rolling prairies to the east are home to prairie chickens, wildflowers, paleontological resources and historical areas. The snow-capped Rockies to the west are a scenic backdrop to millions of residents and a draw to forest visitors. The forests are home to nearly half of <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/recreation/?cid=stelprd3798321">Colorado's fourteeners</a> with numerous alpine lakes, reservoirs and key rivers. Over 385,000 acres of <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=37201">Wilderness</a>, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, Colorado Trail, and Santa Fe National Historic Trail are special areas worth exploring.</p> <p>People who live near these areas maintain a strong relationship to the lands. The commitment and volunteerism that these community members have for these public lands is the foundation for our ability to maintain a quality, sustainable recreation program in the face of intense, and growing, urban demand.</p> <p><strong><strong>Critical Information about the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems</strong></strong></p> <p>Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “drones” are increasing in popularity and can provide wonderful opportunities to explore the forest. Please be aware that these drones are regulated and must follow certain laws to be safe and legal.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3846515.pdf">Recreational Drone Tips</a> (.pdf)</li> <li><a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems">Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems policy</a> (fs.fed.us)</li> </ul>
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