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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 12:22PM MDT until November 2 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Snow expected above 10, 000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Flat Tops, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand and Battlement Mesas, and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 6 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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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