Box Canyon Campsite campground
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Box Canyon Campsite
What's on-site at Box Canyon Campsite
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Box Canyon Campsite, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditch Camp Group/Stock Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ditch Camp Individual Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Skeleton Gultch | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dutch Town Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| The Crags - State Forest State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Box Canyon Campsite -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan River Near Cameron Pass | 2 cfs | → |
| Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass | 19 cfs | → |
| Joe Wright Creek Above Joe Wright Reservoir | 3 cfs | → |
| Joe Wright Creek Below Joe Wright Reservoir | 9 cfs | → |
| Colorado R Below Baker Gulch | 23 cfs | → |
| Grand Lake Outlet Blw Chipmunk Ln At Grand Lk | 193 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Box Canyon Campsite -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Pass | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Joe Wright | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lake Irene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Phantom Valley | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lake Irene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Joe Wright | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- State Forest State Park
- Neota Wilderness
- Rawah Wilderness
- Wilderness Never Summer
- Comanche Peak Wilderness
- Cache La Poudre Wilderness
Boat launches
- Chambers Lake Boating Site
- State Forest State Park
- Hilltop Boating Site
- Boat Launch Grand Lake
- Grand County
Fishing spots
- Long Draw #3 Fishing Site
- Long Draw #2 Fishing Site
- Zimmerman Lake
- Long Draw #1 Fishing Site
- Ranger Lakes
- Joe Wright Reservoir
Points of interest
- Alpine Visitor Center
- Holzwarth Historic Site
- Old Fall River Road
- Trail Ridge Road Scenic Byway
- Kawuneeche Visitor Center
- Fall River Visitor Center
Paddle runs
- Begins 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road To Ends Where River Segment Exits Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road
- Headwaters To Fan Lake
- Big South
- Headwaters To Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Box Canyon Campsite as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Box Canyon Campsite
Can I make reservations at Box Canyon Campsite?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Box Canyon Campsite?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Box Canyon Campsite.