Overview

Hidden Lakes is a small, tranquil campground near the base of Buffalo Pass. Sitting at 9,066 ft in elevation, Hidden Lakes offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and OHV riding.

Facilities

This campground offers two toilets and trash services. Near the trash and restrooms is a small parking lot available for day use activities within the campground.

Recreation

Hidden Lakes offers a large array of recreational opportunities. Fishing and watercraft activities are available within the campground and other small lakes can be found directly outside this campground. Hiking trails can be found outside the campground and by driving up Buffalo Pass (Forest Road 60) to connect on to the CDT trail. OHV trails are available outside the campground, two popular trails are Percy Lake trail and the single-track Grizzly-Helena trail beyond Teal Lake campground.

Nearby Attractions

The closest town is Walden, Colorado, about 30 miles from the campsite. Many more outdoor recreation opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, OHV riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports. Popular sights are Rabbit Ears summit off of highway 40 and the summit of Buffalo Pass

Important Notices

• Maximum of two vehicles allowed per site

• Water is currently unavailable. Make sure to bring water with you.

• Trash collection and vault toilets available throughout the season

• Maximum Stay limit is 14 days

• For online payment, Please have the Rec.gov app downloaded on your phone before arrival

Contact Information

Phone: (970) 723-2700 Parks Ranger District

Rental Options

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