Cold Springs Campground

State: Colorado

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 5

Elevation: 10249

County: Garfield

Free: No

About: This is a small, very popular campground. There are 5 campsites with fire rings. It is an open campground with a small waterfall and a pond.

The campground typically opens around Memorial Day and closes around September 30th, dependent on weather and use. The overnight camping fee is $10.00. Sites are available on a 1st come, 1st served basis.

This area accesses some great fishing and hiking, and the campground is close to the Stillwater and Smith Lake trailheads. With 11,000’ to 12,000’ mountains as a backdrop, the views are spectacular.

Fees: $10 (2011)

Usage: Light

Water: Potable Water

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: Yampa

Directions: Directions from Yampa: Travel S/SW on RD 7 for approximately 7 miles to FDR 900. Proceed on FDR 900 for approximately 10 miles to Cold Springs Campground on the right side of the road.