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Amphitheater
The Amphitheater is located at the Ranger Lakes Campground. Many interpretive programs are offered during the summer.
(Updated: 6/20/2018 1:06 PM)
Boat Ramps
There are two boat ramps at the North Michigan Reservoir.
Please call the park at 970-723-8366 with questions.
(Updated: 6/21/2018 2:52 PM)
Cabins and Yurts
There are six cozy cabins by the reservoir. Never Summer Nordic has 8 yurts and 2 huts in the State Forest State Park.
These are available year around.
(Updated: 5/7/2017 1:50 PM)
Campgrounds
We have five campgrounds plus dispersed sites offering over 200 campsites.

State Forest will be taking over North Park campground in May, 2018. Call the Moose Visitor Center to get up-to-date information.

There are 48 sites at North Michigan Campground, 52 sites at Bockman Campground, 26 sites at Crags and 32 electric sites at Ranger Lakes that are reservable. The 40 dispersed/primitive sites throughout the park as well on a first come first serve basis.

Basic sites include Bockman, Crags, and North Michigan Reservoir for $18 a night

Electric sites are only offered at Ranger Lakes campground for $24 a night

All basic and electric campsites have a fire ring, picnic table, and access to vault toilets. Dispersed/primitive campsites are $10 a night and only feature a fire ring.

Crags campground offers 26 sites for tents only, due to limited space. It is now on Reservations!

Reservations can be booked through September 30th for Ranger Lakes, Bockman, North Michigan, and Crags Campgrounds

Beyond September 30th campgrounds will remain open as weather allows

Reservations for can be made 6 months in advance
A valid parks pass is required for each vehicle camping
Call the Moose Visitor Center at (970) 723-8366 for more information.

(Updated: 7/11/2018 2:47 PM)
Dump Station
The dump station is located off County Road 41 on the road to the shop complex. County Road 41 is the main road through the park.
A valid parks pass and a camping pass is required to use the dump.
The dump station is open seasonally.
(Updated: 7/2/2017 10:00 AM)
Entrance Station
The State Forest State Park has two attended entrance stations during the summer season only; North Michigan and Ranger Lakes. Entrance stations will be opened for the summer when staffing allows.

Self Serve stations are available at the North Michigan, Ranger Lakes, Bockman, and Crags entrances as well as the top of the pass at the start of the Michigan Ditch-American Lakes trailhead.

In the winter, stop at a self serve station to get a $7 parks pass, or stop into the Moose Visitor Center.

(Updated: 6/22/2018 10:41 AM)
Fishing Piers
During our warmer months come check out the beautiful fishing pier at Ranger Lakes that is also handicap accessible.
(Updated: 5/7/2017 3:57 PM)
Park Office
The Moose Visitor Center is located at 56750 Highway 14, just 1 mile east of Gould, CO.
You can reach the Visitor Center at (970) 723-8366
(Updated: 6/20/2018 9:23 AM)
Stables or Corrals
The Bockman Horse Corral has 4 sections allowing 3 horses in each section for equestrians to corral their horse while they camp or otherwise enjoy the park. The corral is trail 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.

At the Closure Corral, we also have 18 connected corrals that can accommodate 2 horses in each stall. There are hitching rails available generously donated by The Northern Colorado Backcountry Horsemen.

For daily horseback rides contact Red Feather Guides and Outfitters 970-723-4204, www.redfeatherguides.com
(Updated: 5/7/2017 4:06 PM)
Trails
State Forest has so many miles of non-motorized and motorized trails, visitors can explore for years and not see the whole park. Take a look at our Trail Guide Map at the Visitor Center for more information
(Updated: 5/8/2018 12:51 PM)
Visitor Center
Stop in to the Moose Visitor Center for educational displays and interactive exhibits including a touch screen providing a virtual tour of the park. Visit our bookstore for maps, great books, and childeren activities.
(Updated: 5/8/2018 12:45 PM)