Hinman Campground (CO)
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Hinman Campground is a gateway to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River Corridor with plenty of opportunities for hiking, hunting, biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, river rafting and more. There are 12 campsites, 6 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. At an elevation of 7,700 feet, Hinman lies in the mountains of the Park Range in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the Elk River which flows south to join the Yampa River. Keep reading
Hinman Campground offers the unique opportunity to observe forest succession in progress and will eventually return to a native lodgepole, spruce, and fir forest. Recreation Provides a great gateway for hiking, biking and hunting. Trout fishing is accessible on the river as well as several mountain streams. Facilities There are 12 campsites, 6 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Each site is spacious and equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table. Natural Features At an elevation of 7,700 feet, Hinman lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the South Fork of the Elk River. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands. Nearby Attractions Visitors might also enjoy stopping by Steamboat Lake State Park and Hahns Peak Lake Day Use, only a short drive away. Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (970) 870-2299.
The sites · 13
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinman Campground | 1 | management | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 10 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 11 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 12 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 13 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 2 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 3 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 4 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 5 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 6 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 7 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 8 | standard nonelectric | — | No | |
| Hinman Campground | 9 | standard nonelectric | — | No |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in CO-02. This member’s public-lands record →