Cold Springs Campground
The campground operates seasonally, weather dependent, typically June through October. First-come, first-served only; no reservations available. Payment is exact cash or check only.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Cold Springs Campground sits at 10,200 feet elevation in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, approximately 16.5 miles outside Yampa, Colorado. This small but popular campground features 5 sites arranged in a loop configuration with views of the Flat Tops Wilderness. Each site includes a picnic table and fire grate, with a vault toilet serving the campground. The area offers excellent recreation opportunities including fishing and hiking. A boat launch at nearby Yamcolo Reservoir provides water access, with two additional reservoirs in the vicinity. The Stillwater and Smith Lake Trailheads on Forest Service Road 900 are easily accessible from the campground. Paper trail guides and additional information are available at the Yampa Ranger Station in downtown Yampa. Access is via County Road 7 from Yampa for approximately 7 miles, where the paved road turns to gravel and becomes Forest Service Road 900. The campground is another 10 miles on the right, past Bear Lake and Horseshoe Campgrounds. The road is not suitable for large RVs.
Directions
From Yampa, travel south/southwest on County Road 7 for approximately 7 miles to Forest Service Road 900. Proceed on Forest Service Road 900 for approximately 10 miles to Cold Springs Campground on the right side of the road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 638-4516 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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