Williams Fork Trailhead

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Arapaho National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,968 ft
Elevation

The Williams Fork Trailhead is located near the South Fork Campground in the Williams Fork Valley. There is parking for about 5 vehicles. Picnic tables are provided.

Note: The access road is closed to motor vehicles between Nov. 15 and June 15.

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Getting there

In the Williams Fork Valley, 25 miles south of Parshall (US Highway 40), off County Road 3, on Forest Road 138.

39.79058, -106.02451 · 39°47'26.1"N 106°1'28.2"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in2.12.12.63.52.41.41.92.01.72.32.12.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 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 Williams Fork Trailhead

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

Camping near Williams Fork Trailhead

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

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