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26 campsites
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39.6301, -79.1339
Trout anglers and hikers who want large, wooded sites near moving water and don't need hookups or potable water. Fall weekends hit 4.5/5 here, and the Savage River gives easy fishing access right from camp. Bring all your water, printed maps, and bear canisters.
No cell signal is a hard fact for every major carrier, and there's no potable water on site. Stores can be 20 miles out on back roads. Campers who've gotten criminal citations for unclear site boundaries warn to clarify your exact site limits at check-in.
Context for the broader area surrounding Savage River 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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Fall delivers the forest's most dramatic show: hardwood canopy ablaze in reds, oranges, and golds, daytime highs between 45–60°F, and nights dropping into the 25–40°F range. Insect pressure falls off, water levels stabilize for fishing and paddling, and the trails are at their best. Summer brings warmer weather but the river stays cold. Winter is quiet and can be harsh at this elevation. Spring runoff makes for strong currents and muddy trails.
Fall delivers dramatic hardwood canopy colors and is repeatedly highlighted by reviewers.
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Primarily a primitive/boondocks-style forest campground with basic vault/pit-style restrooms, no hookups, and limited services. Sites are generally spacious and wooded with opportunities for campfires.
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