State Forest State Park - Ranger Lakes in CO -- Campground & RV Camping
State Forest State Park - Ranger Lakes in CO
CampgroundCO State Parks
25 mi from Estes Park
Setting
Ranger Lakes camping area in State Forest State Park, situated in the Medicine Bow Range's lodgepole pine and aspen forest in Jackson County. The 70,838-acre park offers 187 developed campsites for tent and RV camping plus over 60 dispersed camping areas, with 15 cabins and yurts available. Multiple reservoirs provide fishing and boating with boat ramps. Exceptional wildlife viewing including moose (over 600 year-round), bighorn sheep, black bears, mule deer, and elk. Ninety-four miles of hiking trails and picnic areas support recreation. Established 1970.
- Moderately separated here.
- Sits on broad, near-level ground.
- The Ranger Lakes shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
- Seven Utes Mountain stands 2,226 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 25–50°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 97 of 100.