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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 6 rustic cabins available by the North Michgan reservoir.
There are 7 rustic and 2 deluxe cabins available at North Park Campground.
Never Summer Nordic also has 8 yurts and 2 huts in the State Forest State Park.
(Updated: 11/2/2018 11:39 AM)
Campgrounds
We have five campgrounds plus primitive sites offering over 200 campsites.

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. North park Campground is now on reservations as well with over 30 campsites, 7 rustic, and 2 deluxe cabins to choose from.

There are also 40 primitive sites throughout the park that run on a first-come first-serve basis.

Basic sites include Bockman, Crags, North Michigan Reservoir, and North Park Campground 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.
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 most of our campgrounds. Beyond September 30th campgrounds will remain open as weather allows. Cabins are available on reservations all year long and all reservations 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: 11/24/2018 10:16 AM)
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

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: 10/10/2018 9:58 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 open 7 days a week between 9 AM and 4:30 PM, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
It is located at 56750 Highway 14, just 1 mile east of Gould, CO.
You can reach the Visitor Center at (970) 723-8366
(Updated: 11/21/2018 1:51 PM)
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 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.

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: 9/13/2018 12:58 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 children activities.
(Updated: 9/13/2018 1:11 PM)