4.46101 reviewsPrice
$15 - $50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$15 - $50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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56750 Highway 14, Walden, Colorado, 80480, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Wildlife-first campers will do well here: moose sightings are routine in the early morning wetlands, elk work the meadows at dawn, and Site 402 delivers standout views if your vehicle can handle the rough access. Summer is the clear sweet spot, with trails open and lakes fishable
Sites 208 and 209 sit uncomfortably close together, so privacy matters on your booking. Exposed sites with little shade are common, bathrooms get mixed marks in some areas, and the cancellation policy bites hard within 7 days. No cell signal is real, not occasional.
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Rated higher than 47% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 85 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.
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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.
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Summer is the reliable window. Daytime temps hit the 60s and 70s, nights drop into the 30s and 40s. Lakes thaw for fishing and boating, trails clear of snow, wildflowers bloom at lower elevations. Long daylight hours make backcountry trips practical. Winter brings frigid temperatures and heavy snow that can close roads entirely. Reviewers strongly recommend summer visits unless you're prepared for serious winter conditions and limited access.
Reviewers note fall as very enjoyable; seasonal views and wildlife activity enhance visits.
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State Forest State Park offers a wide range of amenities within the facility including shower facilities, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms, and parking. Recreational options such as biking, bird watching, boating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and wildlife watching are also available. Certain amenities, like firewood and trash dumpsters, are explicitly mentioned. Reviewers frequently highlighted the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities, although some noted issues with water access and the condition of bathrooms.
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