The best camping near Routt National Forest
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22 West Cabins & Recreation
6 sites · Lodging400 acres · Walden, CO
22 West Cabins & RecreationWhere the deer and the antelope play.We are at the foot of the less-traveled East side of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness area within Routt National Forest22 West is a guest resort with a selection of cabin rentals, each of which fitting a variety of demands in unforgettable settings.We also provide a network of exclusive trails and private access to Routt National ForestAll of which culminates in an experience that is truly one-of-a-kind.
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Anna N.’s Land
3 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Oak Creek, CO
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Mtn. View Sheep Camp
1 site · Lodging56 acres · Walden, CO
We are located 4 miles from Routt National Forest. You'll arrive at the ranch headquarters and we will either take you to the sheep wagon or give you directions to it. The sheep wagon is nestled in an Aspen grove (on 56 acres) with a creek just 12 feet away. From there, you are 1/4 mile away from the national forest and the wilderness. There are thousands of acres to explore, either by hiking , biking or horseback riding. You are also just minutes away from great trout fishing lakes and streams. While here ask about ranch tours and visiting with our sheep, horses, cows and chickens! There will be cattle or sheep on the property with the sheep wagon. Please note that cell phone service is very limited in the area.
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Buffalo Ranch
1 site · RV, Tent35 acres · Steamboat Springs, CO
35 acres with access off highway 40, 14 miles to Steamboat Springs and the ski resort. Property is directly across from yampa river and the nature conservatory land.
Large flat meadows in the front with wolf creek and trails on the west side of the property. Just a short 7 mile drive to Hayden and the Yampa Valley Airport
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Williams Fork Lodging
5 sites · Lodging80 acres · Parshall, CO
Luxury spa amenities away from the crowds and immersed in wilderness.
Close enough to visit Rocky Mountain national Park Hot Springs in winter park ski area perfect for the couple and their dog.
Hot tub, sauna, ropes, slippers and herbal teas.
Hike, bike or snowshoe our 80 acres of trails abundant with wildflowers hummingbirds and wildlife beautiful fall colors to dark sky nights great for stargazing, fresh farm eggs and cinnamon rolls are available to pre-order.
We are located at the end of a private road, we value or peace and serenity here and hope you do as well
Adjacent to state national public lands, just for miles to the Williams fork reservoir a few more miles will take it to the Colorado river and many other lakes and reservoirs to fish in recreate
Ask Dale for references a fun things to do in the area, such as rafting, horseback, riding or zip lining
All wheel drive, or 4 x 4 with high clearance is recommended for the best experience
We are approximately a half hour to kremmling Hot Sulphur Springs and the closest restaurant
We are a little over an hour to Granby in Rocky Mountain national Park. Two hours to any summit county, ski areas, and steamboat.
The lodge is basically a triplex building with a common area and three condos within.
Bill’s cabin is our fourth lodging option that sits out on our Ridge about a half mile from the lodge building. Bill‘s cabin is off grid and has an out house. It also requires all wheel drive.
The common area, houses the sauna, games, washer and dryer, and it’s just basically extra room to spread out.
It also includes Wi-Fi and a refrigerator, for bills cabin guests to use.
The lodge can be rented as one unit to sleep up to 10 guests.
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The lodge can also be rented as individual units:
Each unit is individually named, has private entrances, and is completely private.
There is the Copper Peak, which is a studio.
The Williams Peak.
and The Byers Peak.
The shared areas include the hot tub and sauna which are located in common area.
Each unit is filled with luxury and everyday amenities you need for a complete stay.
We allow dogs too!
Williams Peak and Copper Peak unit has a doggie door leading to a six-foot tall kennel run!
NOTE: dogs cannot be left alone when you leave.
Bills Cabin is our separate off grid, rental cabin, which offers luxury camping in a forested environment with numerous foot and bike trails right out your door! The total darkness provides a spectacular night time sky full of stars and constellations perfect for viewing from the deck. Expect to see wild life in our exclusive off grid cabin, while you enjoy an Ecco friendly vacation!
Bill’s cabin has a primitive road to it and therefore some foresight is required for travel, a 4x4 vehicle is required in any seasonal weather. We recommend a conversation about your means of travel. Alternative methods such as Bike or hike, we just highly recommend that no one hikes at night.
Bills cabin is built out of concrete including the "log" siding. The power comes from solar panels and propane to cook and heat. Your kitchen and bathroom include instant hot water and are just outside the door..enjoy an alfresco shower out side!
Alternatively the lodge office guest bathroom/shower is also provided for Bill’s Cabin Guests.
This unique lodging experience is an opportunity to enjoy a camping vacation with a loved one or a friend without all the cost and hassle of setting up camp. Enjoy a deck complete with a gas grill and fire place.
Water is provided for washing dishes, hands and drinking.
You need to bring food, ice cubes.
Bill’s cabin is available for the summer and fall beginning Memorial Day weekend or earlier as weather permits.
All lodging includes bed linens as well as towels, dishes, coffee pot, coffee, grill, within the lodge, all rooms have full kitchens, including microwaves
Bills cabin provides a cooler including ice blocks, everything you need to cook with, including a grill burners, and a camp oven!
We provide split wood and propane for all guests.
bathrooms are supplied with shampoo, lotion, hair dryers and other small necessities!
The common area as well as the buyers peak offer a Washer/dryer for guests to use
Wifi, smart TV with Netflix, Hulu and pandora
various crafts, games, puzzles and corn hole.
A large deck for yoga, gathering with other guests or just relaxing over looks the valley and is perfect for wildlife viewing is also located at the lodge.
Sorry but our zoning does not allow for any camping of any sort on our property.
Come experience the Old West as it was and still is as you meander along the road through working ranches that were homesteaded back in the early 1900’s...their weathered log cabins still standing and often still occupied...others are close enough for a great “back in time” photo opportunity. As Colorado's open range law permits ranchers to graze their cattle without borders, you will often find them on the roadways or you may even get caught up in a cattle drive as the ranchers move their cattle from one pasture or paddock to another. Springtime brings all the calves and branding time! Observing the rancher, his horse, and dog working together is a genuine treat. Look along the roadside for sage grouse, in the open fields for pronghorn, down in the willows and streams for the bull moose, in the trees for the mule deer, and on top of the ridge lines for the elk. There are also bald eagle and osprey nests, alpacas, horses, sheep, and goats. All this just on the ride into Williams Fork Lodging!
Our residence sits above this scenic panorama at the end of the road and adjacent to public lands tucked beneath Copper Peak on the Williams Fork Range. The elevation is roughly 8,500 feet and the 180 degree view is breathtaking...encompassing three mountain ranges, many peaks, pastures/meadows, forest, and ponds.
Soak in everything from the glorious sunrises to enchanting full moons to brilliant stars that truly seem closer than they are…the view of the Milky Way is unobstructed by light pollution for outstanding celestial shows…and meteor showers are spectacular from the hot tub!
We live on the same property as the Lodge and are quite self sustainable: hunting, fishing, gardening, gathering wild berries, and raising our own poultry meat.
The Lodge and cabin are constructed of concrete and rock as well as high efficiency windows and takes full advantage of passive solar heat; backup heat and the hot water are provided by wood via an outside boiler maintained by us. if interested, Dale offers fresh baked caramel rolls and other enticing breads and/or meals.
Every season has its own special beauty: Spring brings abundant wild flowers, contrasting greens of pine, aspen and sage. Newborn livestock and wildlife. Thunderstorms and brilliant double rainbows. Birds singing, chickens crowing and warm, quiet evenings are welcomed in summer. Our view of the fall colors are hard to match ~ the changing yellow, gold and reds quaking in the valley are quite beautiful. Winter brings diamond-sparkling white snow untouched by humans and cobalt blue skies and picture-perfect post card and right out your
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Spotted Fox Meadow
4 sites · RVs, Tents175 acres · Yampa, CO
This land has been my family's ranch since the early 70's. We love it here and are happy to share it with campers that wish to enjoy the valley and respect the land.
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The site is in a small ranch pasture along the Bear River near willow, birch, and large cottonwood trees. From the campsite there are views of the Flat Top mountains and ancient volcanic necks. Very quiet except for ranch activity and the friendly livestock guardian dogs (who will visit, and they bark to protect the sheep and goats at night) - it's a working ranch and you may have to contend with talkative sheep or dodge the occasional cow pie!
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Make sure that camera of yours is charged, because you're gonna need it. Covering 1,125,438 acres, this forest stretches from northwestern Colorado to northeastern Wyoming. This Forest is a scenic powerhouse that includes the well-known Steamboat Ski Resort (champagne powder, anyone?). In the summer, you can kayak or canoe on one of the eight mountain lakes or fish for your supper.
Many outdoor enthusiasts consider these parts of Colorado to be the prettiest in the entire state. There's clearly no shortage of fun ways to play outside. Revel in the plentiful hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and off-roading. The forest includes 10 designated Wilderness Areas. Bring binoculars for some birdwatching and to spot some of the shier animals.
You won't find developed campgrounds in the Thunder Basin National Grassland area. However, the ranger district allows camping. When camping in the wilderness for a few days, check in with the local forest service office.
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