Trappers Lake/horse Thief Horse Camp
usfs · CO
- fuel station21 mi
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About
The Horse Thief Campground at Trappers Lake has 5 campsites. It is on the right side of the road as you travel south from the Trappers Lake Outlet area. It has corrals for livestock, and long spurs to accommodate large trailers. An RV dump station is available near the campground. Trappers Lake and area adjacent to the campground is within Trappers Lake Wilderness, where regulations apply.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 21 mi
fuel station
Sinclair
- 0.6 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 0.4 mi
trailhead
Trappers-scotts Bay Trailhead
- 3.3 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 0.4 mi
recreation site
Trappers-scotts Bay Picnic Site
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: BUCKS CAMPGROUND in White River National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- CO
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

