Big Creek Lakes Camp Host

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Big Creek Lakes Campground is the most popular campground on The Parks Ranger District near Walden, CO. This campground offers 54 campsites and a day-use area and lake-side camping.

24 of the campsites are under the reservation system and the remainder are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The units are situated next to Big Creek Lake, a scenic lake of 343 acres near the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. There are boating facilities and the lake is a popular destination area for camping and fishing. The wetlands around the lake are prime moose territory and moose are often seen near the campground.

The campground is 9,000 feet in elevation and summer temperatures are fairly cool. Numerous hiking trails are nearby, both in and out of Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Big Creek Lakes are 35 miles and about an hour drive northwest of Walden, CO. This area has been affected by the mountain pine beetle epidemic and has been logged in recent years.

NOTE: Water is generally not turned on at this campground until mid to late June, campers should come prepared with enough water.

FEE: Campsites are $10 per night and $5 per additional car per night.

This campground is managed by the Parks Ranger District in Walden, CO.

Connor Carlson

Email: connor.carlson@usda.gov

Start Date - 2025-01-08

End Date - 2025-09-30