Happy Meadows
Open for the season from mid-May to mid-October, weather dependent. Reservations available via Recreation.gov up to 5 days in advance; unreserved sites are first-come, first-served. Check-in is 2:00 p.m., check-out is 12:00 p.m. Bear closure order in effect requiring proper food storage.
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 8:57PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
...PROLONGED CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY ON TUESDAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and southwest winds today and Tuesday, and could potentially continue through Friday. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to 30 mph across much of the high country this afternoon, with gusts up to 45 mph, strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread rapidly under these conditions. The National Weather Service in Denver has allowed the Red Flag Warning to expire at 9 PM this evening. However, another Red Flag Warning is still in effect for Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 213, 214 and 216. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Air Quality Alert issued June 29 at 7:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, and Dove Creek. WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30 IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Air Quality Alert issued June 29 at 5:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, and Dove Creek. WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30 IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
About
Happy Meadows Campground occupies a scenic stretch along the South Platte River within the Pike-San Isabel National Forests, approximately 3 miles north of Lake George, Colorado. Situated at 7,900 feet, the campground provides direct access to the South Platte River and is positioned near both Eleven Mile Reservoir and Eleven Mile Canyon, where the towering gray granite walls rise 500 feet above the river. The campground offers seven reservable standard nonelectric sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and pedestal grill. Parking spurs range from 20 to 30 feet, accommodating trailers and RVs up to 22 feet. Vault toilets serve the campground, and potable water is available via a hand pump. No hookups or showers are provided. World-class trout fishing on the South Platte is the primary draw, though visitors also explore nearby Florissant Fossil Beds and scenic drives through Eleven Mile Canyon and Tarryall Valley. The town of Lake George offers a general store and fishing supplies. Bear activity requires proper food storage in bear-resistant containers or hard-sided vehicles.
Directions
From Denver or Colorado Springs, take I-25 to Highway 24 west toward Woodland Park. At Lake George on US-24, turn north on County Road 77 (Tarryall Road). Travel about 1 mile and turn east on County Road 112. Continue on County Road 112, turning right at the dead end. The campground is on the right after about 1 mile.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 - $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 836-2031 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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