Hidden Lakes Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- The area is generally accessible and snow-free from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but visitors should come prepared for anything, including freezing temperatures and snow during summer due to the 8,900 foot elevation.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 54.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.5068, -106.6083
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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
From the USFS.
Is Hidden Lakes Campground free?
No. Hidden Lakes Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Hidden Lakes Campground?
Directions from Walden: Head west on Highway 14 for 11 miles to Hebron. Take County Road 24 west through forks with County Roads 5 and 1. After approximately 10 miles the road becomes Forest Road 60 and passes the Grizzly Creek Guard Station at the forest boundary. Go west one mile, then turn left (south) on Forest Road 20, traveling south for 6 miles to the campground. Follow the signs.
What are the rules at Hidden Lakes Campground?
No motorized boats on lakes. Dogs on leash in campground.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
