Remote campsites?

Thom02099 wrote:
Many remote areas in Colorado, surprised we haven't seen posts from our Rockies contingent!

Along the Peak-to-Peak Highway, there's Rainbow Lakes USFS CG, which is about 9 miles off the highway on a very rocky road for access. They say no trailers or motor homes and they mean it! Tent or popup camping only back there. I've been there in a popup and it was a grueling drive to get there, but well worth it. Tight spots to get the popup in, but they were somewhat level. Fishing lakes and immediate access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness for some of the best hiking around.

Another is Long Draw Reservoir USFS CG in western Larimer County. It's in the Upper Poudre Canyon/CO 14, about 10 miles off the road. Way back in the day there was some dispersed camping around the lake itself, but I think that's no longer allowed. However, this CG gives great access to the northern parts of Rocky Mountain National Park, as it borders RMNP in an area very few people ever go.

These are just 2 of the many areas in Colorado, and are fairly close to home. In the same area of western Larimer County as Long Draw, there are other popular USFS CG, and some that are rather isolated. Very few homes up that way, practically nothing in the way of businesses/shops (nearest fuel is about 26 miles away), and quite a bit of dispersed camping, if one knows where to look.

If you want a good chance to see moose, Long Draw is an excellent choice. We weren't camped there (we camped at Tunnel on the Laramie River Road), but we took a drive up Long Draw coming back from Walden, and in the 14 or so miles we saw 20-30 moose. It was a rainy day in August, and the moose were out in full strength around 4:30 PM.