Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jun–Sepbest months
About Ponderosa Loop
- Where: 5 mi south of Brook Forest, CO · 39.5021, -105.3796
Amenities:
Picnic tablesTents allowed
Weather by month
36°16°Jan
38°15°Feb
45°20°Mar
50°25°Apr
59°33°May
71°42°Jun
76°48°Jul
73°46°Aug
67°39°Sep
55°30°Oct
44°21°Nov
36°15°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
See Ponderosa Loop from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Buckle | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Staunton Ranch | Horse | 2.0 mi | 0.2 mi |
| North Elk Creek | Horse | 2.2 mi | 4.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Golden Gate Canyon State Park (Urban Night Sky Place), 19 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 15.3 mi
Propane: 2.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Staunton State Park campsites 0.1 mi
- Spruce Loop 0.2 mi
- Meridian Campground 8.4 mi
- Idylease Campground 8.9 mi
- Deer Creek Campground 9.4 mi
- Buffalo Campground 11.4 mi