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You want a scenic high-elevation base camp for hiking Devil's Causeway and don't mind basic amenities.
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Seasons of Use Weath...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Seasons of Use Weath...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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You want a scenic high-elevation base camp for hiking Devil's Causeway and don't mind basic amenities.
You need guaranteed site availability or want to avoid mosquitoes and chilly summer nights.
Context for the broader area surrounding Cold Springs Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p>Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.</p> <p>The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, horseriding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers.</p> <p>The topography varies greatly within the national forests. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. The climate ranges from semi-arid at low elevations to colder and less arid in the high country. Frost may occur at any time, and visitors to the higher elevations should be prepared for harsh weather, including snow and high winds, even during the summer months.</p> <p>The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. There are no developed campgrounds; however, dispersed camping is allowed. Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi-arid.</p> <p><strong><strong>The following recreation conditions report includes a sampling of our recreation sites. For information on specific sites or areas, use the link to the right or search by activity in the lefthand search bar. </strong></strong></p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable access and the warmest weather at this high-elevation campground, with trails, reservoirs, and boat access fully open. Expect daytime highs generally in the mid-50s to mid-70s°F and chilly nights often falling into the low 30s–40s°F, making it ideal for hiking, fishing, and boating without deep-snow closures. Wildflower displays peak in late June–July and water levels are typically good for fishing and small boats, while crowds remain moderate compared with lower‑ Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: December, January, February
Summer provides best access, hiking use, and wildflower peak (late June–July); campground favored in summer.
Cold Springs Campground offers essential amenities suited for a small and remote setup. "This is a small, very popular campground with 5 campsites." It features 1 vault toilet and potable water accessible via a pump. Each campsite includes a picnic table and a fire grate. However, it lacks modern conveniences such as electric hookups, showers, and Wi-Fi. As noted in the authoritative description, "No electric or showers."
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