Teal Lake Group Campsite

About

Teal Lake Group Campsite offers a scenic group camping experience along a small, clear 50-acre lake surrounded by pine-fir forest in the Routt National Forest. The tent-only group site accommodates up to 21 people with 4 picnic tables, 2 fire rings, and a gravel parking area for 7 vehicles. At 9,000 ft elevation in north central Colorado, the area is generally snow-free from Memorial Day to Labor Day, though visitors should prepare for freezing temperatures and possible snow even in summer. Trout fishing is popular in the calm, clear waters of Teal Lake, and only electric or non-motorized boats are permitted. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts can access the Grizzly-Helena Trail nearby, while hikers can explore trails in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, though trailheads require a short drive. The campground provides vault toilets but currently has no potable water available. Black bear, elk, mule deer, moose, and other wildlife inhabit the surrounding forests. The nearest town is Walden, Colorado, approximately 20 miles to the east.

Directions

From Walden: Take Highway 14 west for approximately 11 miles to Hebron. Turn right on County Road 24 driving west. After approximately 10 miles the road becomes Forest Road 60 and passes the Grizzly Creek Guard Station. Turn right on Forest Road 615. Drive approximately 3 miles and turn right into the Teal Lake Campground.