4.0618 reviewsPrice
$13 - $18/night
Booking
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Sites
5 campsites
Season
Open June 9 through ...
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Unknown
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Price
$13 - $18/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Open June 9 through ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Site #1 is worth the trip alone: creek path, open views, and no RVs to break the quiet. Hikers heading into Eagles Nest Wilderness or to the Lower Cataract Lake waterfall loop will have a trailhead practically at camp. Summer nights drop into the 30s, so pack layers.
No potable water on-site means hauling your own for a full stay, and five sites packed close together means your neighbors are close enough to hear. Anyone hoping to reserve online will be frustrated: it's walk-up only, and summer weekends fill by Friday afternoon.
Reference information about Cataract Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><strong>This small campground with 5 campsites is located in the Cataract Creek drainage</strong> just above Green Mountain Reservoir. There are many trails in the area that access the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recarea/?recid=81106">Eagles Nest Wilderness</a>.</p><div><p><a class="usa-button" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/FSEPRD1095189.pdf" style="margin: 0; margin-top:30px">View Dates and Fees</a></p></div>
The elevation is 9,800 ft. The campground, one of four in the Trappers Lake Recreation Area, is a single loop that is not heavily wooded giving it a sunny open feel and offering panoramic views of the Flat Tops Wilderness. It is a good home base location for exploring the area. The nearby Trappers Lake is in the wilderness so no mechanical devices or vehicles are permitted; canoes , kayaks, etc. must be carried down to the lake. Firewood is available for a fee. Limited groceries, camping supplies and boat and horse rentals are available from the Trappers Lake Lodge.
Open June 9 through October 8
Hot showers are available at Trappers Lake Lodge - fee $5 (includes soap and towel).
Trappers Lake is 286 acres.
The parking aprons are dirt. The RV waste station is located across from Bucks (Forest Service) campground.
From Buford, CO, take County Rt. 8 east 18.6 miles to Trappers Lake and Forest Rt. 205 signs. Turn right at signs and go 7.6 miles to Trappers Lake campground sign. Turn right, crossing one lane bridge, and go 1.4 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left to campground. NOTE: County Rt. 8 becomes Forest Rt. 8 and dirt after 10 miles.
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Summer delivers the most reliable access at 9,800 feet. Daytime highs range from 55 to 75°F, with nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. Snow clears from trails, wildflowers bloom, and wildlife is active. Winter buries the area in deep snow, making the campground difficult or impossible to reach. Weekends see more use because of the five-site limit, but crowds stay lighter than lower-elevation campgrounds closer to the Front Range.
Summer provides the most reliable access, wildflowers and open trails; peak season mid‑June onward.
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Cataract Creek Campground is a small facility with 5 campsites located in the Cataract Creek drainage, just above Green Mountain Reservoir. While the campground offers basic amenities, it lacks potable water and modern conveniences. Restrooms are available on-site, but there is no indication of showers or developed water spigots.
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