We had tried getting to State Forest State Park for several seasons, but for one reason or another we had to cancel. When we finally made the trip, we were not disappointed. State Forest State Park is Colorado mountain camping. Even the drive through Poudre Canyon Road getting to the park provided spectacular mountain views.
During our weekend trip we barely scratched the surface by enjoying Moose Fest at the visitor center, hiking around Ranger Lakes, and taking in a wonderful presentation on native bees by Ryan Bartlett. There are many other hiking and fishing adventures in this park. We cannot wait to go back.
Address:
56750 Highway 14
Walden, CO, 80480
(970) 723-8366
Website:
https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/stateforest
Fire Restrictions:
https://jacksoncountycogov.com/fire-department/
Park Activities We Have Done:
- Hiking
- Ranger Lakes Nature Trail
- Visitor Center
- Moose Fest
- Junior Ranger Program
- Astronomy
- Educational Presentation by Ryan Bartlett – Colorado Native Bee
Where to go to Mass:
In this area of Colorado, Parish Priests server multiple churches throughout the region. The closest church to State Forest State Park is St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Walden. The only mass time in this church is 1:00 PM on Sunday, which was after checkout on the day we departed, so we have not gone to this church yet.
St. Ignatius Catholic Church (26 minutes from visitor center)
448 LaFever St
Walden, CO 80480
(9700 887-0032
See website for Mass times: http://www.grandcatholic.com/
Emergency Services:
In case of emergency, call 911!
While we hope emergency services are not required, it is good to know how far and who to contact when you are camping. Before leaving on your adventure, please double check this information to make sure it has not changed.
Beware, State Forest State Park is in a rural part of Colorado. Emergency services are a long distance from the campgrounds.
Emergency Room And Hospital (About 1 Hour 14 Minutes From Visitor Center)
1000 Granby Park Drive South
Granby, CO
(970) 887-5800
Sheriff / State Patrol:
396 LaFever Street
PO Box 565
Walden, CO 80480
Non-Emergency Line: (970) 723-4242
Colorado State Patrol (Kremmling Post)
403 N. 9th Street
PO Box 545
Kremmling, CO 80459
Non-Emergency Line: (970) 724-1178
Amateur Radio Repeaters:
When we visited State Forest State Park, we did not attempt reaching any repeaters. When we go back, we will get repeaters that are reachable from the park.
NOAA Weather Frequency: 162.500 MHz
Keep the squelch loose and don’t forget about Parks on the Air! (Park ID: K-1243)
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