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38.6572, -76.8344
April and early May hikers get the most out of this place: mild temperatures, wildflowers in the understory, warbler migration overhead, and manageable insect pressure before the June humidity locks in. The on-site fishing pond has bass, pickerel, and bluegill, and the bathhouse
Tick-averse campers should know multiple reviewers reported pulling dozens of ticks off themselves and their dogs after single hikes, this isn't exaggerated seasonal caution, it's a recurring complaint. Summer adds relentless mosquitoes and sticky heat, making that 3.0/5 summer s
Context for the broader area surrounding Cedarville State Forest, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/co01666.htm">Shadow Mountain Dam</a> and Reservoir, <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/cbt.html">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</a>, are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 1,346 surface acres and 8 miles of shoreline. Primary recreational activities are camping, fishing, and power boating. Primary sport fish are bown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_sharesco.pl">Current Reservoir Levels</a>.
North from Granby, Colorado on U.S. 34.
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Spring is the best time to visit. Daily highs run 55–75°F from April through May, with nights in the 40s and 50s. Wildflowers peak in the understory, and spring migration brings warblers and thrushes through the canopy. Trails and the fishing pond are comfortable before summer humidity settles in. By late May, ticks and mosquitoes become persistent. Multiple campers report pulling dozens of ticks off themselves and their dogs after hikes, and mosquitoes thrive in the humid forest from June onward. Summer afternoons are shaded but sticky. Expect moderate crowds on May weekends, but weekdays stay quiet.
Spring is best: mild temps, understory wildflowers and strong migratory bird activity.
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Central bathhouse with showers and restrooms; potable water via spigots and a central fill station; electric hookups available on inner loop sites; dump station on site; firewood is sold but there is no camp store.
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