Explore Free Camping Options in Canyon Lakes Ranger District: Your Ultimate Guide

Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Canyon Lakes Ranger District in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, where diverse camping options cater to all outdoor enthusiasts. This stunning district, spanning over 590,000 acres, features a myriad of trails, watersheds, and a rich variety of wildlife, making it an ideal destination for your next camping adventure. Popular campgrounds, such as the Goose Creek Campground and the Crystal Lakes Campground, provide convenient amenities while immersing you in the natural splendor of the Rocky Mountains. For those seeking a more remote experience, the district offers numerous free camping options, including dispersed camping sites that allow for serene solitude and the chance to connect with nature. With over 300 miles of hiking trails and several pristine lakes for fishing and kayaking, the Canyon Lakes Ranger District is a haven for recreational activities year-round. Take advantage of the majestic scenery and abundant wildlife while creating lasting memories in this enchanting part of Colorado's wilderness.

Ansel Watrous Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (41 min northwest of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 5,800 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 33 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Bellaire Lake Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (1 hr 10 min west of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 8,633 feet. There are a total of 26 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 21 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $96.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, firewood. Activities include ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Chambers Lake Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (1 hr 38 min west of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 9,193 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid June to mid September. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 21 and 38 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $26.00 to $52.00. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, playground, boat ramp, picnic table, restroom, trash dumpster, firewood. Activities include biking, boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Dowdy Lake Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (1 hr 2 min northwest of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 8,169 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 52 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 23 and 130 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 52 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $52.00. Some amenities include drinking water, boat ramp, restroom, trash dumpster, firewood. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Jacks Gulch Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (1 hr 27 min west of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 8,175 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of November. 1 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $49.00 to $154.50. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, rock climbing.

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Mountain Park Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (1 hr 1 min west of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 6,500 feet. There are a total of 30 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 29 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $160.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, accessible, playground, picnic table, restroom, trash dumpster, food storage locker. Activities include biking, boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Narrows Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (54 min west of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 6,400 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 7 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, picnic table, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Stove Prairie Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (48 min west of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 6,000 feet. There are a total of 9 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. 5 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $18.75 per night. Some amenities include restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include fishing, floating sports.

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West Lake Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (59 min northwest of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 8,215 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 30 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 30 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $70.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Explore Free Camping Options in Canyon Lakes Ranger District: Your Ultimate Guide

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