About Highway Springs Campground
This campground is conveniently located with two loops located right along US Highway 160 4.1 miles west of South Fork, Colorado. The lower loop is comprised of Aspen and a few Ponderosa pines and includes all the tent sites. The upper loop circles a knoll above US Highway 160 with shade provided by mature Ponderosa pines. This loop also provides excellent views of the surrounding area and mountains. The south fork of the Rio Grande provides fishing opportunities just south of the campground down in the valley. The newly remodeled (2010) facilities include 13 campsites with tables and fireplaces, 2 vault type toilets, and adequate turnaround and parking space for RV's. No drinking water or firewood is provided. **Scroll down to Information Center for individual site descriptions.**
- Fees: Single Site - $23 to $25/night $12 for day use (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
- Season: May 27 2022 – Labor Day weekend
- Managed by: USFS - Rio Grande National Forest
- Where: 4 mi southwest of South Fork, CO · 37.62312, -106.68517
- 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–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Springs Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Highway Springs Cg Spur | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Tewskberry | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 6.2 mi |
| Trout | Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 10.3 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Decker | Horse | 2.1 mi | 7.8 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 shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Chimney Rock National Monument (Dark Sky Park), 30 mi.
Camps nearby
- Lower Beaver Creek Campground 0.7 mi
- Fun Valley RV Park 1.1 mi
- Trout Trailhead #831 1.1 mi
- Park Creek Campground 3.3 mi
- Beaver Creek Reservoir SWA campsites 3.5 mi
- Cross Creek Campground 3.5 mi