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State Forest/Ranger Lakes

The State Forest Ranger Lakes Walden Co is a state-owned recreational area located in Walden County, Colorado. The area consists of two large lakes, Walden and Grand Lake, as well as several smaller lakes and ponds. The area is popular for fishing, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The area is managed by the Colorado State Forest Service and is open to the public year-round. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, moose, and bald eagles. The area also offers a variety of educational programs and activities for visitors.

Amenities

- Tenting

• Dedicated Tenting Area

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Fishing
• Body Of Water (Ranger Lakes)
• Planned Activities
• Nature Trails
• Rec Open to the Public

- Policies

• Folding Tent Campers Allowed
• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Road Condition (Fair)
• Road Type (Dirt)
• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• ATV Riding
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Mountain Biking
• Rock/Mountain Climbing
• Snow Sports
• Watersports

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Limited Facilities - Winter

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Spring,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (31)
• Max Length (50)
• Gravel Sites (31)
• 30 Amp
• Shaded (Mostly)
• Electric (31)
• Max Amps (30)
• Back-ins (12 x 50)
• Room for Slideouts (Yes)
• Fire Rings
• Table at Site

User Reviews

Jill Lathrum

September 25, 2023

Love this place. So beautiful. Saw many moose. Restrooms smell pretty bad though. Our campsite was across the road and down a bit and we could still smell them when we sat outside. Also the fire ring was full of charred logs. Not sure we could have had a fire had we wanted to.

Jen Kubat

June 19, 2023

We loved this campground! We had site 128, and it was perfect. Next to the trail to the lakes, a stream at the back, short walk to the bathroom, we were able to hang our hammock, and lots of space for the kids to play. The site was well leveled and easy to back into. Be aware the campground host was never around, and we had to buy firewood at Moose Visitor Center, none available at the campground when we went. No big deal. The state park is gorgeous.

JAlden Yakobis

June 07, 2023

Not wheelchair accessible for most. I manually wheeled through a dirt path and gravel to reach the lake. The roads are mostly dirt in the surrounding campsites.

Ryan Fitzgerald

August 26, 2022

Worth the drive. We drove through Rocky Mountain national park and over into Walden to stay at ranger lakes. Very remote but has more than enough of the amenities you would need camping. There’s hiking, fishing, biking, dispersed camping literally everything out here. Dispersed calling us some off-road entries and also book up quickly but have amazing views.

Front Range Sustainable Apiaries

July 17, 2022

Great spot to camp to enjoy nearby hikes to American Lakes and Lake Agnes. Plug-ins and clean bathrooms. Saw a couple moose.

Andrew Tijerina

September 22, 2021

Loved our camping experience. Will go back for more.

Norm Wingard

July 15, 2021

Despite having the worst site in the camp ground (107), we had a good time there. Met interesting people, went hiking and touring. Great views and wonderfully cool weather.

Greg Dwyer

August 21, 2020

Had great time. Plenty of fish, good views,nice hikes,NO moose.

kyle froyen

August 09, 2020

This place was great my family had a blast here lots of stuff to do in the forest and beautiful

Joy DL

June 13, 2020

A great family campground with fun hiking trails and calm lakes for little kiddos to try fishing. Not super shady but great views!

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