Sheriff Reservoir Campground

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG Fees: $14 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk. Season: Mid to late June (weather permitting) to October/November (weather permitting) Reservations: First come, first serve. No reservations. Sheriff Reservoir is a small campground with 5 sites in a tightly forested loop best suited for tents and is located approximately 15 miles to the west of Yampa, CO. Each site has a picnic table and firegrate and there is a vault toilet. This campground does not have potable water so campers should plan to pack in plenty of their own water. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. Campers should come prepared with a variety of different insect repellants as the mosquitos are exceptionally thick this year. Although the views of the reservoir and the Flat Tops are very limited from most sites, the beautiful views are a few steps outside the campground. The area offers fabulous lake and stream fishing for trout and is also very popular among hunters during big game season. Shore and dam are easily accessible by foot or by car from the campground and can accommodate canoes, belly boats,… Rules: *Those with campers and trailers may want to check out the large dispersed camping opportunities located along the 4 mile stretch that leads into the campground. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. Campers should come prepared with a variety of different insect repellants as the mosquitos are exceptionally thick this year. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbr/recarea/?recid=23050 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

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