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91 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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Learn more about alerts →Families and paddlers who want full amenities deep in the woods. The St. Croix is walking distance for walleye fishing and canoeing, showers are consistently praised as clean, and the tree cover gives real privacy between sites. Reserve online to save $2 on the booking fee.
Cell service is essentially gone here, so remote workers or anyone who needs reliable connectivity will struggle. Mosquitoes are serious in summer, generators run legally until 10 p.m., and sites near the playground get noisy, so light sleepers should pick loops well away from th
Context for the broader area surrounding Old Logging Trail Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Lake Estes, a feature of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=432">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</A>, is formed by <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=249">Olympus Dam</A> constructed across the Big Thompson River. The afterbay storage in Lake Estes and the forebay storage in Marys Lake enable the Estes powerplant to meet daily variations in energy demand. Recreation facilities include a nine-hole golf course, five picnic and associated day-use areas, and a marina. Good access to recreation areas. The reservoir has approximately 185 water surface acres, 213 land acres and 4 milesof shoreline. Power boating is limited, but available. Sailing opportunities. Fish species available are largely rainbow trout. Facilities are closed in winter due to ice and snow.
Site is about 2 miles east of Estes Park, Colorado.
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Summer is the best time to visit for warm, long days on the St. Croix. Expect daytime highs typically around 70–85°F and cool nights in the 50s. This is peak season for boating, canoeing. Fishing, and using the full campground amenities, with the forest fully leafed out and lots of daylight for exploring. Expect moderate-to-heavy use on holiday weekends and bring insect repellent. Mosquitoes can be problematic in warm months. Make reservations in advance to secure a site. Spring and fall likely bring fewer bugs, cooler temperatures, and quieter loops while still enabling hiking and biking. The park is open year-round, though most camping reviews focus on late spring through early fall use. Check ParkFinder for specific opening and closing dates for different camping loops, as availability varies throughout the season.
Summer is described as the best time: warm days, peak boating, paddling and fishing season.
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Mix of basic and semi-modern amenities: potable water, individual picnic tables and fire rings, on-site bathhouse/showers, and a dump station in the park. Restroom types include both vault and flush facilities across the campground area.
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