Badger Gulch
Open — Open year-round for dispersed camping. Camping is restricted to designated sites marked by vertical posts with white signs, or at least a quarter-mile from Forest Service roads per Forest Order 2021-12.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 10 at 9:02PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 238, 239, 242 and 248. * TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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.
About
Badger Gulch is a dispersed camping area located in Pike National Forest's Badger Flats Management Area, approximately two miles northwest of Lake George in Park County. The area is accessed via a camping spur off County Road 31 and offers multiple designated dispersed camping sites throughout the Badger Flats trail network. The terrain features natural scenery with forest cover and scenic vistas at an elevation around 9,000 feet. Due to Forest Service Order 2021-12, camping in the Badger Flats Management Area is restricted to designated dispersed campsites marked by vertical posts with small white signs, or locations more than a quarter-mile from National Forest System roads. This regulation protects natural resources while still providing ample camping opportunities. The road accessing the area can be slightly rough but is generally accessible to most high-clearance vehicles and RVs.
Directions
Located approximately 2 miles northwest of Lake George, Colorado along County Road 31 in the Badger Flats area. Access from Highway 24 near Lake George.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 836-2031 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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