Spruce Grove Campground

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Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Pike-San Isabel National Forests Fees: $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night. Season: Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October Reservations: Reservations are recommended in the busy summer months and can be made 180 days in advance maximum/4 days in advance minimum by calling 1-877-444-6777 or by visiting recreation.gov. There is a two… Overview The beautiful Spruce Grove campground is positioned beside large rock outcroppings on Tarryall Creek. Magnificent hiking trails to the Lost Creek Wilderness Area are just steps away from the Creek Bridge. Located just 14 miles outside Lake George, Colorado, the area's wild inhabitants include black bear, mule deer, elk, bighorn sheep and bobcats. Recreation From the campground, hikers and horseback riders can traverse the Lizard Rock Trail, a 2.5-mile trail that passes Hankins Pass Trail and intersects with the Brookside-McCurdy Trail. Along the route are interesting rock formations that some say look like a lizard. The extensive Brookside-McCurdy Trail is a former pack trail in the Lost Creek Wilderness that can be backpacked in five to seven days. Anglers seek rainbow and brown trout in both the creek and nearby lake. Due to the limited parking within the campground,… Getting there: From areas west of Lake George, Colorado, drive east on Highway 24 and turn left on CR 77 (Tarryall Road) just before Lake George. Continue on CR 77 about 15 miles to Spruce Grove Campground, located on the right. The campground sign and entrance sit back off CR 77. From areas east of Lake George, drive west on Hwy 24 through Lake George and turn right on CR 77 (first paved road). Drive about 15 miles to Spruce Grove Campground located on the right. The campground sign and entrance sit back… Rules: - Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. - Maximum of eight people per site. - Facility roads are not paved. - No more than a 14-night consecutive stay. - Dogs, including service dogs, must always be leashed. - No discharge of firearms or fireworks - Quiet hours from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234686 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Kim Petrarca