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ABOUT: This is a small, quiet campground with 7 campsites among the trees, lending a feeling of privacy and is surrounded by the scenic 235,000 acre Flat Tops Wilderness, so bring your camera for these postcard views. FISHING NEARBY: Take a short drive on Forest Service Road 900 to find fishing at Yamcolo Reservoir, Stillwater Reservoir, and Bear Lake's fishing pier or shore side to any of the three. Boat Launch only available at Yamcolo Reservoir. BOAT REGULATIONS : Electric trolling motors are allowed. Internal combustion engines are not allowed. (Combustion engines only allowed at Yamcolo Reservoir). HIKING NEARBY: Mandall Lakes Trailhead, Smith Lake Trailhead, and Stillwater Trailhead nearby. Stop by the Yampa Ranger Station at 300 Roselawn for free hiking trailguides. If after hours, check the kiosk outside of the Ranger Station. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Please check with the Yampa Ranger Station to find out if there are fire restrictions 970-638-4516 DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Yampa, Take Cty Rd 7 just behind the local General Store, (Montgomery’s Grocery). CTY Rd 7 will turn into gravel and this is where it becomes Forest Service Road 900. Horseshoe Campground is on the right side approximately 15 miles.
Directions from Yampa, Colorado: Travel S/SW on Routt County Rd. 7 for approximately 7 miles to FDR 900. Proceed on FDR 900 for approximately 9 miles to Horseshoe Campground on the right side of the road.
The campground was well maintained and the host, James, was personable and helpful. The campsite was spacious and away from the road. I enjoyed the trails all around. The road to get there, (4 mile road), is pretty rough on the vehicle so take it slow and be patient. The mosquitoes in this area are no joke! Every one of them are the size of Tinkerbell and they have a relentless disposition that would be an admirable quality if it didn't belong to those blood suckers! I read the reviews...I had the spray repellent, I created a force field around myself... they still hovered around me like a little brother saying "I'm not touching you, I'm not touching you!"
The vault toilets... I'd rather hang out with Tinkerbell-squito. They were super rank.
Overall, great campground and I'd come back again.
In planning a hike of Horseshoe Mountain,
I had checked online to see if any campsites were available but all were reserved. We took a chance and decided to drive the loop and sure enough, #13 was available due to a cancellation.
Plenty of room for a couple large tents, but a bit
of a slope for both. Lots of trees help with privacy. Close to trailheads for Mt. Sherman, Sheridan, and Horseshoe. The host was very friendly and helpful. $20/night.
Beautiful campground! It's a bit of a rough road but not bad if you don't try to hurry. The camp host was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. The campsite were clean and a fair amount of space between them. The outhouse wasn't too bad either. Tons of trails and scenery to checkout also! Black bears, elk and moose frequent the campsites... especially during the quieter weekdays.
Would definitely recommend this as a nice quiet get away!
