SIXTEENER

Closed — Closed for the season. Pike National Forest campgrounds typically operate from late May or June through September, with exact dates varying by elevation and snow conditions.

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:13PM MDT until April 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

April 11th, 11:13 PM — 3:00 PM

...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

April 11th, 11:13 PM — 3:00 PM

...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

Sixteener Campground is located within Pike National Forest in Park County, Colorado. Pike National Forest encompasses parts of the Front Range and contains numerous fourteeners, alpine lakes, and wilderness areas. The forest provides diverse recreation opportunities including camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The campground's location in Park County places it in a mountainous region of central Colorado. Pike National Forest campgrounds typically operate seasonally due to snow and cold temperatures at elevation, with most facilities closing in fall and reopening in late spring or early summer.

Directions

Sixteener Road is accessible from Lake George, Colorado. From Lake George, head north on County Road 77 (Tarryall Road) for approximately 10 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 211 (also known as Sixteener Road) and continue for about 2 miles to reach the campground area.

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Amenities

Water
Fires Allowed
Toilets
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile Yes

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