A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.
Jacks Gulch Recreation Area sits about 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins along Highway 14, then a short turn south on Pingree Park Road, placing you in a mixed ponderosa pine and aspen landscape threaded with grassy meadows. A nature trail loops around the site and one stretch opens up toward the Mummy Range, so much of the activity here centers on short to moderate hikes, mountain biking and horseback rides right out of camp; birding and wildlife viewing are common from the trail and meadow edges.
Length limits vary by campsite.
9054 U.S Hwy 285
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“Camp sites were clean camp host were helpful and very nice ”
“Rode Fish Trail always beautiful and peaceful.”
“Was clean great not enough time to do it all trails are great. Male host very nice, his wife is very rude.”
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and homestead was operated from the 1910s to 1970s. The grounds are open 24 hrs. Historic cabins are…
Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.
Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 23 mi from campground
$215/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 4 · 37 mi from campground
$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 6 · 50 mi from campground
$105/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.
Estes Park area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $139/person
Estes Park area · 3.5 hr · from $125/person
Estes Park area · 3.5 hr · from $125/person
Estes Park area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $140/person
Estes Park area · 3 hr · from $166/person
Estes Park area · 3 hr · from $166/person
Estes Park area · 2 hr · from $110/person
Estes Park area · 2 hr · from $110/person
Estes Park area · 7 hr–8 hr · from $200/person
Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.
Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley is closed for the winter season. Open from late May to mid-August, Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley is a great place for…
Built between 1913 and 1920, a drive up Old Fall River Road is an incredible 9.4-mile scenic drive. This unpaved road begins next to Endovalley Picnic Area and ends at the summit…
2-2 Hours
Enjoy a scenic drive across Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road is 48-miles one-way and connects the towns of Grand Lake and Estes Park during the…
Snowshoeing
Fishing
Wildlife Viewing Tips
Source: National Park Service (Rocky Mountain National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.
Site counts from the Recreation.gov listing.
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