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Hidden Lakes Campground

usfs · CO

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Hidden Lakes Campground is located 32 miles southwest of Walden, adjacent to a small secluded mountain lake in the Mount Zirkel/Park Range and has 9 single campsites near a number of small lakes and reservoirs.Access to this campground requires 4WD vehicles.BOATING:Non-motorized boating only. Due to the mountain pine beetle epidemic, most of the mature pine trees have been removed, resulting in less available shade.COST:Campsites are $10 per night and $5 per additional car per night.SINGLE CAMPSITE MAX VEHICLE TRAILER SIZE: 50 feetNOTE: There are no trash services at this campground. Guests must pack out all of their own trash, so don't forget your garbage bags! RECREATION:Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking and wildlife viewing. There are also some nice OHV trails in the area.AMENITIES:Equestrian trailFire RingsGolden Age Access Passports acceptedGrillsPets OKPicnic TablesRestrooms (Vault Toilets)ACTIVITIES:BikingATVBird WatchingCreekFishingFly FishingHikingLakeMountain BikingNature TrailsOHVingOTV Trails/RidingPhotographyPicnickingStargazingWalking TrailsWildlife ViewingThis campground is managed by the Parks Ranger District in Walden, CO.PHONE: 970-723-8204 MAXIMUM CONSECUTIVE STAY: You may stay up to 14 nights during a visit at this campgroundNOTE: Water is generally not turned on at this campgroun

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Alta Convenience

    12 mi
  • grocery

    City Market

    12 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    8.9 mi
  • trailhead

    Percy Lake

    2.5 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    5.5 mi
  • recreation site

    Granite Picnic Site

    4.5 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: STAMBAUGH RESV in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

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Last verified: 10/5/2026

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