Hooper Lake #1860

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,033 ft
Elevation

The Hooper Lake trail begins at the end of Forest Sevice Road #610 (4wd high clearance vehicle needed) and becomes the North Derby Trail after passing Hooper Lake and crossing onto the Routt National Forest. It has a relatively gentle incline and passes near several small ponds and North Fork Derby Creek. It is recommended to have good map and compass skills for this area as there is so much undulating terrain and multiple trail intersections.

Getting there

From Eagle travel west on I-70 for 13 miles to the Dotsero exit, and follow the signs for Sweetwater/ Burns, turning north onto the Colorado River Road.Follow the Colorado River Rd. for 23.5 miles until you get to Cabin Creek Rd. and turn left.Stay on this road for 7 miles to the intersection with Stump Park Rd., FDR 610 and turn right onto this high-clearance 4WD road.The trailhead is at the end of this road.

39.95430, -107.06500 · 39°57'15.5"N 107°3'54.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.31.92.12.61.91.12.22.01.82.02.12.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Hooper Lake #1860?
No. Hooper Lake #1860 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Hooper Lake #1860

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

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