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This campground has 18 campsites with parking spurs at an elevation of 9,000'. Campground includes picnic table and fire ring at each campsite, and two vault toilets at different locations.
From Bailey, CO, take US Rt. 285 north 2.4 miles to Deer Creek sign and traffic light. Turn left at traffic light, then immediately right onto County Rt. 43, and go 6.9 miles to a "Y" intersection (County Rt. 47). Bear right onto Rt. 47 and go 0.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
Very nice camp ground with 20 dry camping sites. Amazing camp hosts with the cleanest pit toilets I have ever seen. $18 to camp $7 for extra vehicle.
BEWARE of this campground! There was an incredibly rude older man there who started harassing me the moment I arrived. I thought he may have been the camp host but he didn't identify himself as such. He let his 3 giant off-leash dogs practically knock me over and then started asking for my information. I just wanted to get my envelope to pay my fee and be left alone. When I went to drop my fee in the tube he tried to get me to give it to him. He then started bugging me for my info and I asked what he meant. He got really nasty and snapped at me and I again asked what he needed from me. He continued to snap at me and harass me, I said I didn't need his attitude and would like to leave. He had a key to open up the pay tube and he gave me my money back but when I asked if he was the camp host he said no. I don't know if he is really in charge or just some creeper stealing people's money but I will never return to this campground until I am sure he is gone.
Great campground! They have the cleanest campground toilets I have ever seen. The lots are spacious and have a good amount of space between them. No electrical hookups or water at each lot but there is a hand pump water well in the center of the campground. The area is beautiful, especially if you are looking for Aspen trees. Tanglewood Trails a few miles down the road was a fantastic hiking area. The camp host was very helpful and sells bundles of firewood if you need it. I would definitely camp here again.
Clean and quiet. Meridian trail head is within 1 mile walking distance of the camp sites. No showers but there are clean bathrooms and a water pump (muscle powered) to restock water sources. Bring cash for campsite rental.
