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State Forest State Park
Walden, Colorado · State campground · books through cpwshop.com, up to six months out.
Near Walden, State Forest State Park carries the state park standard: solid loops, real infrastructure, big reservation demand. It sits about 80 miles northwest of downtown Denver as the crow flies, with Walden as the nearest supply town on our board. It runs about 158 sites.
Campers rate it 4.7 of 5 across 557 reviews on RVParks.us, our sister directory, where the photo sets and firsthand reports live.
The drive from the metro heads up US-36 and into the Peak to Peak country. Fuel up before you leave town, since close-in prices beat every mountain and small-town pump, and build in a margin for summer weekend traffic on the way back. As Colorado camping runs go, this one earns its drive time.
It sits near 8,797 feet, high enough that summer nights drop hard after sunset. Shoulder season here is gorgeous and lightly booked; just confirm the operating dates before a spring or fall trip.
Hookup-wise, Colorado state parks are the best-equipped public camping in the region, and many loops here offer electric or full hookups. Those sites disappear first when the booking window opens, so grab them the same morning if your rig or your crew depends on power. Water and dump stations round out the infrastructure.
What's on Site
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing
- Picnic Tables
- Fire Rings
- Camp Store
- Restrooms
- Pet Friendly
Amenity lists drift as parks change hands and seasons turn. Confirm the ones your trip depends on.
Booking a Site Here
Reservations run through Colorado Parks and Wildlife, bookable up to six months ahead. State parks carry the best hookup infrastructure in Colorado, so the full hookup loops go first. A daily vehicle pass or annual parks pass rides on top of the site fee.
Pairing It With a Camper
From the Denver metro this is an easy launch either way: pick the camper up in town and you're backing in with daylight left, or have our crew quote the haul using the listing's radius and fee. Reserve the site in your own name first, then match the rig to the pad length and hookups. Our camper listings state length, tanks and power draw plainly, and we answer campground fit questions all day.
Contact & Location
- Reviews and photos: this park on RVParks.us
Season dates, fees and site rules change. Confirm the current details with the operator before you commit a weekend, and if something on this page has gone stale, tell us so the next camper gets it right.
What Campers Say
★★★★★One of my favorite state parks in Colorado. I camped at Lake Michigan Reservoir(no electric or water)in site 248 and 247 which have great views of the reservoir. Site 248 is on a hill so the views are a little better than 247. This park is very strict on keeping your pets leashed.
★★★★★AMAZING spot! Clean, quiet & the view is so pretty. Saw mule deer, hummingbirds, a fox & gold finches. A nature lovers dream! Camped in the Bockman campground & drove to the N Michigan lake . We will be back & for longer!
★★★★★If you are looking for a park with lots of great trails, views and excellent facilities, this is it! I had an amazing time camping here. All the fecilties I visited were clean and well maintained, the trails are in excellent conditions and the staff were very helpful. Of course, the views were great at every turn!
Straight answers
Quick Answers
Asked constantly, answered once, kept current.
How do I reserve a site at State Forest State Park?
Through Colorado Parks and Wildlife at cpwshop.com, bookable up to six months ahead. A parks pass per vehicle rides on top of the site fee.
How many campsites does State Forest State Park have?
Its RVParks.us listing shows about 158 sites. Loops and pad lengths change, so verify your rig fits when you book.
How high is State Forest State Park?
About 8,797 feet by USGS elevation data. Nights run cold at altitude even in summer, so make sure your rental's furnace is up to it.
What amenities does State Forest State Park list?
Boat Ramp, Fishing, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings, Camp Store, Restrooms, Pet Friendly. Amenity lists drift as parks change hands, so confirm the ones your trip depends on.
How do campers rate State Forest State Park?
4.7 of 5 across 557 reviews on RVParks.us, our sister directory.
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