Willows Campground (CO)

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White River National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · White River National Forest Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Status: none Reservations: Reserve at Recreation.gov Overview Willows Campground is located on the north shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land. Recreation Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek Campground is a popular spot for boating, kayaking, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water. Spring Creek is a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of… Getting there: From Silverthorne, on Interstate 70 take exit 205 and go north 24.5 miles north on Colorado Highway 9. The campground is at the northern point of Green Mountain Reservoir. Turn left onto Heeney Rd for .5 mile, the entrance is on the left. From Kremmling, Colorado, turn off Highway 40 onto Colorado Highway 9 South and go 13 miles, turn right on Heeney Rd. Rules: Boat inspections are required to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). Phone: 970-468-7681 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10122834 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.