Can you reserve a site at Bright Extension Trailhead?

No. Bright Extension Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Bright Extension Trailhead

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Roosevelt National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,341 ft
Elevation

Located 2.2 miles east of County Road 82E on the south side of Johnny Park Road (National Forest System Road 118), the trailhead is marked with a small sign near a minor saddle. This trailhead provides access to the Bright Extension Trail.

Acccess to the trailhead is seasonal. For current information on road openings and closures, check the Road Status Table.

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Getting there

From Meeker Park, follow the “Forest Access” sign by turning east onto the gravel Cabin Creek road, County Road (CR) 82. At 1.1 miles, continue straight on the gravel Elk Park Road, CR 82E. Continue 2.2 miles east to the Johnny Park Road (National Forest System Road 118). The trailhead is 2.2 miles east on the four-wheel drive Johnny Park Road, and can be difficult to spot.

40.23486, -105.44800 · 40°14'5.5"N 105°26'52.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	35	42	46	56	69	74	73	66	52	41	33
Low °F	14	15	20	23	32	38	44	43	37	29	20	14
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bright Extension Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Bright Extension Trailhead?: No. Bright Extension Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Bright Extension Trailhead

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Camp Dick 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Johnny Park Road (#118) 1.9 mi · Facility
Pierson Park Road (#119) 2.8 mi · Facility
Meeker Park Overflow Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
South Saint Vrain Picnic Area 5.8 mi · Facility
Pole Hill Road (#122) 8.8 mi · Facility
Middle Saint Vrain Trailhead Day Pass 9.9 mi · Activity pass

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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