Teal Lake Group Campsite

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Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG

Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG Fees: $40, max 21 people Season: Early June to Late September Reservations: Reservable on Recreation.gov Overview Teal Lake Group Site and Campground is set along a small yet scenic lake in north central Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Located in the Routt National Forest at an elevation of 9,000-ft., the lake is popular for trout fishing and lies close to a wilderness area with a variety of hiking and off-highway vehicle trails. Recreation Trout fishing and boating are popular activities in the clear, calm waters of Teal Lake. Only electric boats and non-motorized boats are permitted. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts have easy access to the Grizzly-Helena Trail nearby. Hiking is great in the nearby Mount Zirkel wilderness, though hikers must drive to the trailheads. Facilities Teal Lake provides 17 individual campsites and one group site for up to 30 people. Campsites are private and have ample space. The group site has four picnic tables and two campfire rings for groups to… Getting there: From Walden: Take Highway 14 west for approximately 11 miles to Hebron. Turn right on County Road 24 driving west. After approximately 10 miles the road becomes Forest Road 60 and passes the Grizzly Creek Guard Station. Turn right on Forest Road 615. Drive approximately 3 miles and turn right into the Teal Lake Campground. Rules: Parking area is limited to 7 vehicles for the group site. Non-motarized boats only. Phone: 970-723-2700 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232425 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS