Hidden Lakes Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates mid-June through mid-October, weather dependent. First-come, first-served, no reservations.

About

Hidden Lakes Campground is located 32 miles southwest of Walden in the Mount Zirkel/Park Range of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Perched at 8,900 feet elevation, this small campground features 9 single campsites adjacent to small secluded mountain lakes and reservoirs. The area offers fishing for Cutbow and Rainbow Trout, with non-motorized boating only on the lakes. OHV trail riding, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the surrounding area. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire grate, and can accommodate trailers up to 50 feet in length. The campground provides vault toilets but no potable water, trash service, or electric hookups. Visitors must pack out all trash and bring their own water. Due to the mountain pine beetle epidemic, most mature pine trees have been removed, resulting in limited shade throughout the campground. Access requires 4WD vehicles, and the area is generally accessible from Memorial Day to Labor Day, though visitors should be prepared for freezing temperatures and snow even during summer months.

Directions

From Walden, go west on Highway 14 for 11 miles to Hebron. Take County Road 24 west through forks with County Roads 5 and 1. After approximately 10 miles the road becomes Forest Road 60 and passes the Grizzly Creek Guard Station at the forest boundary. Go west one mile, then turn left (south) on Forest Road 20, traveling south for 6 miles to the campground. 4WD vehicles required.

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