Hinman Park Campground

About this site

Overview 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. 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 Provides a great gateway for hiking, biking and hunting. Trout fishing is accessible on the river as well as several mountain streams. 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. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (970) 870-2299. 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. Additional Info: The campground is typically open early June through October. Amenities include two vault toilets with no water available. Cell service is not available in the area. Each site is equipped with a campfire ring, picnic table, and grate. The South Fork Trailhead is located 0.25 miles from the campground. The area recently underwent timber management to remove hazard trees affected by mountain pine beetle outbreak.

Amenities & access

Contact

• (970) 870-2299
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10168473

Location

40.747178, -106.837550