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South Fork Group Site

Closed

Closed for the season. Opens June 5, 2026 and operates through October 11. Water availability varies at the beginning and end of the season; bring adequate supply. Reservations through Recreation.gov.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 12:35AM MDT until June 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

12:35 AM — 4:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211, 212, 213, 214, 217 and 218. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...West 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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.

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

South Fork Group Site sits at 8,962 feet in the Williams Fork Valley of the Arapaho National Forest, next to South Fork Creek. This is a single reservable group site within the larger South Fork Campground area, capable of hosting up to 25 people with parking for up to 6 vehicles. The site is notable as the only horse-camping-designated facility on the Sulphur Ranger District, with a small corral accommodating one or two horses (no water troughs provided). The South Fork Trail begins directly at the campground, making it a prime basecamp for backcountry exploration. This 26-mile loop is open to hiking and horseback riding, connecting to Ptarmigan Pass, Ute Peak, and Jones Pass trails, with access to the Byers Peak Wilderness nearby. The surrounding Williams Fork Valley offers excellent trout fishing on South Fork Creek and numerous other mountain streams. Amenities include vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, a picnic table, tent pad, and fire grate. Due to pine beetle infestation and hazardous tree removal, shade has been reduced throughout the campground. Expect a cool mountain climate with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.

Directions

From Granby, take State Highway 40 west toward Parshall. Two miles before Parshall, turn left on County Road 3. Go approximately 18 miles on County Road 3. Turn south onto County Road 30 and travel 12 miles. Drive through a large culvert. Continue south for a half-mile and turn right into the campground.

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 $70

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (877) 444-6777

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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