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Amphitheater
The Amphitheater is located at the Ranger Lakes Campground. Interpretive programs are offered during the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Boat Ramps
There are two boat ramps at the North Michigan Reservoir, each with a floating boat dock right next to it.
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.
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 four campgrounds offering over 150 campsites, plus over 30 primitive sites and a primitive group campground. Please have only 2 vehicles, 2 tents, or 1 RV/trailer and one tent for a total of 6 people or fewer per campsite. All of our campsites are reservation only.

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 during the summer season only at Ranger Lakes, North Park and North Michigan.

Self Serve stations are available at the Visitor Center, North Michigan, North Park, 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 $9 parks pass ($4 for a Michigan Ditch Walk-In Pass), or stop into the Moose Visitor Center.

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Fishing Piers
During our warmer months 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 9 am - 5 pm (summer hours) and until 4:30 pm (winter hours). We are closed on November 28 and 29 (for Thanksgiving) and December 24 and 25 (for Christmas).
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
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 Corral at the Kelly/Clear Lake Trailhead, 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
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Trails
State Forest has 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 Map at the Visitor Center or ask our friendly staff for more information including trail suggestions and conditions. Our Park brochure and map is located under Publications.
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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 store for maps, great books, clothes, stuffed animals and children activities.
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