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Amphitheater
The Amphitheater is located at the Ranger Lakes Campground. Interpretive programs are offered at Ranger Lakes and throughout the park during the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Boat Ramps
Note: There is no boating available on the N. Michigan Reservoir until further notice. No watercraft allowed on Ranger Lakes.
There are two boat ramps at the North Michigan Reservoir, each with a floating boat dock.
Please call the park at 970-723-8366 with questions.
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Cabins and Yurts
There are 6 rustic cabins available by the North Michgan reservoir. Cabins 1 & 2 are larger and can accomodate 15-20 people.
Note: North Park cabins are closed this summer and North Michigan Reservoir Dam will be under constructional all summer.
For more information see our cabins page.
Never Summer Nordic also has 11 yurts, 2 huts and a large cabin in or around the State Forest State Park.
For more information, see our yurts page.

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Campgrounds
We have five campgrounds offering over 150 campsites, plus over 30 primitive sites and a primitive group site able to accommodate up to 54 people. 2 dwellings, (2 tents or 1 RV and 1 tent) 2 vehicles are allowd per site. A total of 6 people or fewer per campsite. All of our campsites are reservation only.
Note: North Park campground is closed this summer and North Michigan Reservoir Dam will be under construction all summer.

For details please see our campground page.
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Dump Station
The dump station is available for our camping visitors with a valid registered campsite and parking pass. It is located off County Road 41 on the road to the maintenance shop complex. County Road 41 is the main road through the park.
The dump station is open seasonally.
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Entrance Station
The State Forest State Park has three attended entrance stations at Ranger Lakes and North Michigan. The Entrance stations are staffed in the summer season only.

Self Serve stations are open and available throughout the year (cash and checks) at the Moose Visitor Center, North Michigan, Ranger Lakes, Bockman, 7-Utes and Crags entrances as well as the top of the pass at the walk-in area of the Michigan Ditch-American Lakes trailhead.

Stop at any of the self serve stations to buy a vehicle park pass ($4 for a Michigan Ditch Walk-In Pass), or stop into the Moose Visitor Center during open hours.

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Fishing Piers
Come check out the beautiful fishing pier at Ranger Lakes that is handicap accessible.
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Park Office
The Moose Visitor Center is open 7 days a week. Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5 pm and Friday through Sunday 9 am- 9 pm.
The Visitor Center is located at 56750 Highway 14, just 1 mile east of Gould, CO, or about 20 miles east of the town of Walden, Colorado.
You can contact the Visitor Center at (970) 723-8366
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Stables or Corrals
State Forest State Park offers 2 corrals. One at the Bockman Campground and one in the Primitive loop off of CR41 near the Kelly/Clear Lake Trailhead. Water is available in Bockman and at the cabins at North Michigan Reservoir.

The Bockman Horse Corral has 4 sections allowing 3 horses in each section. The corral trail is accessible and is located between site #309 and #311 on the east side of Bockman Campground. These corrals were generously gifted by The Roundup Riders of the Rockies Heritage and Trails Foundation.

The Corral at the Kelly/Clear Lake Trailhead, has 18 stalls. Camping is available next to the corral (reservation only). There are hitching rails available. This facility was generously donated by The Northern Colorado Backcountry Horsemen.
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Trails
State Forest has many miles of non-motorized and motorized trails. The trails are considered multi-use; please remember to use trail etiquette for others enjoying the trail. If you are looking for a backcountry hiking experience, the park has the only backcountry trail system of Colorado State Parks (fires are not allowed in the backcountry). Maps are available at the Moose Visitor Center and our self-serve stations. Our Park brochure and map is located under Publications.
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Visitor Center
Stop into the Moose Visitor Center for educational displays and interactive exhibits. Visit our store for maps, great books, clothes and more.
(Updated: 5/25/2021 3:03 PM)