Happy Meadows Campground
Open mid-May through mid-October, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov up to 5 days prior to arrival; unreserved sites are first-come, first-served. Bear closure order is active requiring bear-resistant food storage. 14-night consecutive stay maximum.
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 7:11PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR SOUTH PARK, THE SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, AND THE PALMER DIVIDE THURSDAY AND POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Denver has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 214. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
About
Happy Meadows Campground is a small, peaceful campground nestled along the South Platte River in the Pike National Forest. Located just 3 miles north of Lake George at an elevation of 7,900 feet, this campground offers 7-8 sites, including two buddy sites ideal for groups camping together. The setting provides easy access to excellent fishing on the South Platte River, known for its trout. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and pedestal grill. Potable drinking water is available from a hand pump, and vault toilets are provided. Parking spurs range from 20-30 feet with a maximum trailer length of 22 feet, making this campground better suited for tent campers and smaller RVs. No hookups are available. The campground operates from mid-May through mid-October, weather dependent. A 14-night consecutive stay maximum applies, and a bear closure order is active requiring bear-resistant food storage. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov up to 5 days prior to arrival; unreserved sites become first-come, first-served.
Directions
From Lake George on US-24, turn north on County Road 77 (Tarryall Road). Travel about 1 mile and turn east on County Road 112. The campground is on your right about one mile in.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 - $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| 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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