Sheriff Reservoir Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Routt National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,791 ft
Elevation

The facts

  • Season: Mid to late June (weather permitting) – October/November (weather permitting) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

USDA Forest Service's own page

Getting there

40.14390, -107.13881 · 40°8'38.0"N 107°8'19.7"W

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Fees and stay limits

$14 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk.

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Sheriff Reservoir Campground

Can you reserve a site at Sheriff Reservoir Campground?
No. Sheriff Reservoir Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Sheriff Reservoir Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Sheriff Reservoir Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $14 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk.

Restrictions:

  • *Those with campers and trailers may want to check out the large dispersed camping opportunities located along the 4 mile stretch that leads into the campground. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. Campers should come prepared with a variety of different insect repellants as the mosquitos are

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Sheriff Reservoir Campground

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