CampgroundHidden gem

State Forest State Park

Walden, Colorado

Colorado's moose-watching capital, with 228 campsites near the Nokhu Crags.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
12 hours
Sites
228

A huge high-country park with alpine lakes, trails and the best odds in the state of seeing moose. Camps range from drive-up sites to backcountry. The visitor centre has a moose focus.

Good to know

  • Best moose sightings at dawn and dusk
  • Bring warm layers
Best time
Summer, early morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Paved highway entrance, some gravel roads inside
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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