Happy Meadows Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates mid-May to mid-October, weather dependent. Reservations available up to 5 days before arrival through Recreation.gov; unreserved sites become first-come, first-served.
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:13PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK, THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS, PALMER DIVIDE INTO EAST CENTRAL COLORADO, AND EASTERN LARIMER AND NORTHERN WELD COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from late Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 241, 246 and 247. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from late Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 30 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in Park and southern Jefferson Counties. * 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.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 11 at 11:13PM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK, THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS, PALMER DIVIDE INTO EAST CENTRAL COLORADO, AND EASTERN LARIMER AND NORTHERN WELD COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from late Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 241, 246 and 247. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from late Monday morning through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 30 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in Park and southern Jefferson Counties. * 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
Happy Meadows Campground is located along the South Platte River, 3 miles north of Lake George in Pike National Forest at 7,900 feet elevation. The campground offers seven reservable campsites, including two buddy sites, with parking spurs ranging from 20-30 feet and a maximum trailer length of 22 feet. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill. The campground provides vault toilets and drinking water from a hand pump. The South Platte River offers world-class trout fishing and excellent tubing opportunities just a short walk from the campsites. Six of the eight sites are positioned along the river, with sites 3 and 5 located in the middle of the campground. The area is rich in natural beauty and historic significance, with Eleven Mile Canyon's granite walls rising 500 feet above the river. As part of Pike National Forest, visitors can enjoy abundant wildlife, access to seven fourteeners, and miles of scenic trails. Nearby attractions include Eleven Mile Canyon and the Tarryall Valley for scenic drives, Florissant Fossil Beds for viewing fossils and petrified redwoods, and the town of Lake George just 3 miles away with a general store, fish tackle shop, and cabin rentals. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility, and bear-resistant food storage is required as bears are common in the area.
Directions
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 will be on the right after about 1 mile.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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