Saint Vrain State Park - Red Tail Pond in CO -- Campground & RV Camping
Saint Vrain State Park - Red Tail Pond in CO
CampgroundCO State Parks
1.9 mi from Firestone
Setting
Saint Vrain State Park spans 688 acres of restored riparian wetland in Weld County, with ten ponds stocked for fishing (bluegill, sunfish, bass, and bullheads). The park features 160+ campsites with water and electric hookups, modern shower facilities, picnic areas, and shade shelters. Visitors enjoy miles of walking trails including the Muskrat Nature Trail, birding opportunities year-round, and Blue Heron Reservoir, home to the state's largest Great Blue Heron rookery. The landscape supports diverse wildlife including migratory waterfowl, bald eagles, coyotes, and deer against a backdrop of cottonwoods and native vegetation.
- Little separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Sits on broad, near-level ground.
- The Bald Eagle Pond shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 6, a suburban sky.
Climate averages
October normals 34–66°F, 1.0″ 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 100 of 100.