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Robbers Roost Campground

3 mi southeast of Winter Park, CO · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jul–Augbest months

About Robbers Roost Campground

The Robbers Roost Campground is located next to Hwy 40 and the Fraser River near Winter Park. **Facilities:** There are 11 non-electric sites that will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Additional facilities included restrooms and trash service. Water is available at the Idlewild Campground 5.5 miles away. **Natural Features:** The campground is located in the forest so there is ample shade. The Fraser River runs by the campground. **Recreation:** Popular recreation activities include hiking in the Arapaho National Forest and the nearby [Vasquez Peak Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=80809), scenic driving and wildlife viewing. [Campground Map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3838642.pdf) View a COTREX map [here](http://trails.colorado.gov/places/na~1983321).

  • Fees: Check the [campground table](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/arp/recreation/?cid=fseprd527741&width=full) for fee information.
  • Managed by: Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, FS
  • Where: 3 mi southeast of Winter Park, CO · 39.8325, -105.75732
  • Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.

Things to do:

HikingWildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

28°
10°Jan
30°
10°Feb
37°
15°Mar
43°
21°Apr
52°
30°May
62°
38°Jun
67°
43°Jul
65°
42°Aug
58°
36°Sep
46°
27°Oct
35°
16°Nov
28°
10°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.

See Robbers Roost Campground 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

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Second CreekHorse0.9 mi2.0 mi
Mount NystromHorse1.7 mi20.2 mi
FR 128.3ATV road2.1 mi0.5 mi
Mount FloraHorse2.1 mi6.0 mi
Aqueduct RoadATV road2.4 mi13.3 mi
Berthoud Pass WestHorse2.6 mi1.8 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · 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: Frisco (Dark Sky Community), 25 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 16.5 mi
Water fill-up: 19.7 mi
Propane: 10.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.