Hidden Lakes Campground
Campground · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 9
- Bookable sites
- up to 10
- People per site
Overview
Hidden Lakes is a small, tranquil campground near the base of Buffalo Pass. Sitting at 9,066 ft in elevation, Hidden Lakes offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and OHV riding.
Recreation
Hidden Lakes offers a large array of recreational opportunities. Fishing and watercraft activities are available within the campground and other small lakes can be found directly outside this campground. Hiking trails can be found outside the campground and by driving up Buffalo Pass (Forest Road 60) to connect on to the CDT trail. OHV trails are available outside the campground, two popular trails are Percy Lake trail and the single-track Grizzly-Helena trail beyond Teal Lake campground.
Facilities
This campground offers two toilets and trash services. Near the trash and restrooms is a small parking lot available for day use activities within the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The closest town is Walden, Colorado, about 30 miles from the campsite. Many more outdoor recreation opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, OHV riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports. Popular sights are Rabbit Ears summit off of highway 40 and the summit of Buffalo Pass
The facts
- 9 bookable sites
- Up to 10 people per site
- Loops: A
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
9 campsites at Hidden Lakes Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 2 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 3 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 4 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 5 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 6 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 7 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 8 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 9 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
Fees and stay limits
Campsites are $20/night. Payment can be done in person at the self serve kiosk upon arrival.
From Recreation.gov, 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 Hidden Lakes Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Hidden Lakes Campground?
- Yes, Hidden Lakes Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hidden Lakes Campground have?
- 9 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Hidden Lakes Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hidden Lakes Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Hidden Lakes Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Hidden Lakes Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-03.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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