Summary
The campground has 12 first-come, first-served sites—no reservations or permits required. Fees are typically around $15 per night. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills, but no drinking water or hookups. RVs up to 22 feet can access the area, though space is limited. With views of the Collegiate Peaks and access to nearby trails like Limber Grove, it’s ideal for hikers and nature lovers. Best visited May–September, this quiet, high-altitude spot (9,000+ ft) offers cool temps and star-filled skies.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Grandview Campground
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Grand View
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Long Draw Campground
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Long Draw
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Hagues Creek
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Desolation
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
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.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC LONG DRAW RESVR SNOTEL
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2" |
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LONG DRAW RESV
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1" |
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NOHRSC JOE WRIGHT
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4" |
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JOE WRIGHT
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4" |
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LAKE IRENE
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0" |
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NOHRSC LAKE IRENE
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1" |
Big South
Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road
Headwaters To Fan Lake
Begins 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road To Ends Where River Segment Exits Rocky Mountain National Park
Headwaters To Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
Spencer Heights
Long Draw #2 Fishing Site
Long Draw #1 Fishing site
Trap Lake
Zimmerman Lake
Joe Wright Reservoir