Happy Meadows Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Happy Meadows, operated by concessionaire is typically open mid May through mid October weather depending.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 62.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.0141, -105.3633
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Happy Meadows Campground is located three miles N of Lake George off CR77. It has eight campsites, two of which are buddy sites. Parking spurs are 20-30 feet with a maximum trailer length of 22 feet elevation is 7,900 feet. Camping season begins in May and continues to early October with reduced service. Facilities include toilets, tables, water, and fire rings. The South Platte River is nearby for fishing.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Happy Meadows Campground free?
No. Happy Meadows Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Happy Meadows Campground?
At Lake George on US-24 turn north on County Road 77 (also known as the Tarryall road) Travel about 1 mile and turn east on County Road 112. The campground will be on your right about one mile in.
What are the rules at Happy Meadows Campground?
Max RV 22 feet; reservations must be made at least four days in advance; two night minimum stay on weekends; three night minimum stay on holidays. There are no hook-ups at this campground. No refunds for bad weather. Drinking water; hand pump water well.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
