SHELF

Amenities Weather Recreation


CAMPING COLORADO

Shelf


April 25, 2024

Shelf camping area, located in Colorado, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Visitors can enjoy access to clean restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings for cooking meals and gathering around the campfire. The campsite is also equipped with potable water, making it convenient for campers.

Reservations are accepted at Shelf camping area, allowing campers to secure their spot in advance. This ensures a stress-free arrival and guarantees a place to pitch a tent or park an RV. It is advisable to make reservations during peak seasons or weekends to avoid any inconvenience.

The best time to visit Shelf camping area is during the summer and early fall months when the weather is mild and conducive to outdoor activities. The campground offers beautiful hiking trails that lead to breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Visitors can also indulge in fishing, bird watching, and wildlife spotting. However, campers should be cautious of the potential for sudden weather changes in the area, as Colorado's mountainous regions are known for their unpredictable weather patterns. It is recommended to pack appropriate clothing and gear for various weather conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable camping experience.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Redstone Park Pond

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Strontia Springs Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass

Redtail Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

South Platte River

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Ridgeview Park Pond

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Upper Tule Lake

Bluefin Tuna

Vanderbilt Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Manzanares Creek

Apache Trout Brown Trout Northern Pike

Lake Isabel

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Kendrick Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Wiper

Sterne Pond (Kids only)

Apache Trout Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Barnum Park Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

North Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Blue Heron Lake

Apache Trout Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Brown Trout Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Skaguay Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

McReynolds Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Centennial Park

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass

DeWeese Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Progress Park Pond

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Chatfield Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Main Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Cottonwood Park Lake (Kipling & Jewell)

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout

Cheesman Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout

Union Square Ponds

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Homestake Fishing Site

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Grasmere Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Brush Hollow Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Manitou Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Crystal Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Wellington Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Mason Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Marston Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Bowles Grove Pond

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Watson Lake (Littleton)

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Smith Lake - Washington Park

Bluegill Common Carp Green Sunfish

Garfield Lake

Alligator Gar Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Eaglewatch Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Johnson Reservoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Huston Park Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout

South Platte Park Ponds (Littleton Flood Plain Ponds)

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Harriman Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout Wiper

Rosemont Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Ketring Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish

Cherry Knolls Pond

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Little`s Creek Pond

Apache Trout Rainbow Trout

Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Nichols Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Overland Park Pond

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Rampart Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout Northern Pike

Hine Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

East Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout

Bear Creek Ponds

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

South Catamount Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Strortia Springs Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass White Perch Yellow Perch

Soda Lakes

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Balsam Park Pond

Apache Trout Rainbow Trout

Platte Canyon Ditch

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Pine Valley Ranch Pond

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Smith Reservoir (Lakewood)

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Chatfield Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Gallup Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
EAST FORK ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado

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