Summary
The campground offers stunning mountain views with nearby attractions including the Grand Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Continental Divide Trail. The campground features 24 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching. The best time to visit is between June and September when the average temperature ranges from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and can drop to the 30s or 40s at night. Long Draw is an ideal destination for nature lovers, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Long Draw
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Long Draw Campground
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Grand View
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Hagues Creek
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Desolation
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Grandview Campground
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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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LONG DRAW RESV
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1" |
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NOHRSC LONG DRAW RESVR SNOTEL
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2" |
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WILLOW PARK
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8" |
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NOHRSC WILLOW PARK
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8" |
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JOE WRIGHT
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4" |
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NOHRSC JOE WRIGHT
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4" |
Big South
Headwaters To Fan Lake
Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road
Headwaters To Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
Begins 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road To Ends Where River Segment Exits Rocky Mountain National Park
Spencer Heights
Long Draw #2 Fishing Site
Long Draw #3 Fishing Site
Trap Lake
Mirror Lake - RMNP
Zimmerman Lake