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.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
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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