About Hahns Peak Lake Campground - Medicine-Bow Routt Nf (Co)
Hahns Peak Lake Campground lies on the shore of a small, scenic lake 30 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Families and outdoor enthusiasts love the abundant hiking, hunting, off highway vehicles, mountain biking and fishing opportunities. With an elevation of 8,500 feet, the campground offers spectacular views of the forested lakeshore, picturesque mountain lake, and iconic views of Hahns Peak, the eastern most point of the Elkhead Mountains. Hahns Peak Lake Campground consists of 23 single unit campsites and 3 double sites for larger groups. The campground is situated in a spruce, pine and fir forest along the shore of the 160-acre Hahns Peak Lake in the Routt National Forest of northwest Colorado. Lupine, Columbine and other colorful wildflowers appear throughout the campground in warmer months.Hahns Peak Lake Campground lies on the shore of a small, scenic lake just 30…
- Fees: $26 per site. **Must have exact change if paying cash, or pay by check unless previously reserved on recreation.gov (no credit cards…
- Season: Mid June – Mid October
- Managed by: Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, USFS - Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
- Where: 27 mi north of Steamboat Springs, CO · 40.83944, -106.98972
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hahns Peak Lake Cg | ATV road | at camp | 3.3 mi |
| Hahns Pk Lake Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Prospector | Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 8.7 mi |
| Dam Access | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Nipple Peak | Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 11.1 mi |
| Hahns Peak | Dirt bike | 2.8 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 2.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Campsite · 27 mi N of Steamboat Springs 0.3 mi
- Dutch Hill - Wheeler 2.3 mi
- Camper Services 2.5 mi
- Sunrise Vista - Yarrow Loop 2.6 mi
- Dutch Hill - Bridge Island 2.6 mi
- Dispersed spot · 21 mi S of Encampment 6.2 mi