Sheriff Reservoir Campground

State: Colorado

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 6

Elevation: 9800

Free: No

About: This small, forested campground has 6 campsites set among the trees with picnic tables and fire grates. The campground is just above beautiful Sheriff Reservoir. The campground typically opens in June and closes around November 30th dependent on weather and use. The overnight camping fee is $10.00 per site. Sites are available on a 1st come, 1st served basis. This campground is just off the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway. With a fantastic view of Sand Point and the Little Flat Tops, this area offers fabulous lake and stream fishing. Canoes and fishing boats (no internal combustion engines) are welcome on the Reservoir. There is a hiking trailhead close by with trails accessing the Flat Tops Wilderness.

Fees: $10 (2011)

Usage: Light

Water: None

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: Yampa, CO

Directions: From Yampa, go 5 miles west and north on County Road 17, 10 miles west on County Road 132/Forest Road 16, then 3 miles south on FR 959.