Sheriff's Reservoir Campground
USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- OPEN SEASON:' ' Due to snow, this campground is typically not reachable by vehicle until the middle of June and is snowed in typically by mid October. (Weather permitting) and is reachable only by snowmobile during the winter months.' The campground is ma
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 82.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.1439, -107.1388
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
ABOUT: Sheriff Reservoir is a small campground with 6 sites in a tightly forested loop best suited for tents and is located approximately 15 miles to the west of Yampa, CO. Although you cannot see Sheriff's Reservoir or the Flat Tops from most sites, the beautiful view is just steps outside the campground. There are also dispersed camping opportunities located outside of the campground along the road leading in.Enjoy some beautiful hiking from the main trailhead over the Sheriff Reservoirs dam that goes to several little lakes.The campground sites are very small and best for tents, although could accomodate trailers up to 17 feet (but would be tight). Those with campers and trailers may want to check out the large dispersed camping opportunities located along the 4 mile stretch that leads to the campground.The area offers fabulous lake and stream fishing for trout. Shore and dam is easily accesible by foot or by car from the campground and can accomodate canoes, belly boats, paddle boards, kayaks and non-motorized fishing boats. BOAT REGULATIONS: Electric trolling motors are allowed. Internal combustion engines are not allowed. (Combustion engines only allowed at Yamcolo Reservoir).AMENITIES: One vault toilet, most camp sites offer an open fire grate (with no grill on top) and picnic table. Please note: There is no potable water and the sites are very small and best for tent camping. HIKING NEARBY: (All accessed ober the Sheriff Reservoir's dam)Sand Creek #1123Bunker Basin #1109Black Mountain Creek Trail #1117
From the USFS.
Is Sheriff's Reservoir Campground free?
No. Sheriff's Reservoir Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Sheriff's Reservoir Campground?
DIRECTIONS: From Yampa, Follow County Road 17 (Scenic Byway Flat Tops Trail towards Dunckley Pass) for 5.2 miles. Then follow County Road 132 (which turns into County Road 8) for 8.7 miles. Then turn left on Forest Service Road 959 and follow 3.6 miles to the campground.
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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.
