Hinman Campground (CO)
Campground · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Routt National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 12
- Bookable sites
- 7,649 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Hinman Campground is a gateway to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River Corridor with plenty of opportunities for hiking, hunting, biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, river rafting and more. There are 12 campsites, 6 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. At an elevation of 7,700 feet, Hinman lies in the mountains of the Park Range in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the Elk River which flows south to join the Yampa River. Hinman Campground offers the unique opportunity to observe forest succession in progress and will eventually return to a native lodgepole, spruce, and fir forest.
Recreation
Provides a great gateway for hiking, biking and hunting. Trout fishing is accessible on the river as well as several mountain streams.
Facilities
There are 12 campsites, 6 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Each site is spacious and equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 7,700 feet, Hinman lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the South Fork of the Elk River. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors might also enjoy stopping by Steamboat Lake State Park and Hahns Peak Lake Day Use, only a short drive away. Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (970) 870-2299.The facts
- Season: Early June – Mid September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 12 bookable sites
- 13 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Hinman Campground
Site types
- 12 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
- Electric hookups — not available
- Water hookups — not available
- Shade — not available
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
13 campsites at Hinman Campground (CO)
Check-in 01:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hinman Campground | Management | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 10 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 11 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 12 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 13 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 2 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 3 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 4 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 5 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 6 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 7 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 8 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 9 | Hinman Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
Getting there
From downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado, take U.S. Highway 40 west and turn right on Routt County Road 129, locally known as Elk River Road. Continue north 17 miles, cross the Elk River just beyond the Clark Store, and turn right along the river on RCR 64, which becomes Forest Road 400/Seedhouse Road. Continue for 6 miles. Turn right, south on Forest Road 440 over the bridge on the south fork of the Elk River about 1 mile to Hinman Campground on the right, .
40.74718, -106.83755 · 40°44'49.8"N 106°50'15.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.8 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 Hinman Campground (CO)
- Can you reserve a site at Hinman Campground (CO)?
- Yes, Hinman Campground (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hinman Campground (CO) have?
- 13 sites in total, of which 12 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Hinman Campground (CO)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hinman Campground (CO).
- Does Hinman Campground (CO) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Hinman Campground (CO)?
- Campfires are allowed at Hinman Campground (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Hinman Campground (CO) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hinman Campground (CO)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $14 per site. **Must have exact change if paying cash, or pay by check unless previously reserved on recreation.gov (no credit cards)**
Camping near Hinman Campground (CO)
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- Hahns Peak Lake Campground - Medicine-Bow Routt NF (CO) 10.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Teal Lake Group Campsite 16.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Creek Lakes Campground 17.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Steamboat Lake Parking Lot 7.4 mi · Facility
- Hahns Peak Lake Campground 10.5 mi · Campground
- Summit Lake Campground 16 mi · Campground
- Big Creek Lake Boat Access 17.6 mi · Facility
- Grizzly Guard Station Interpretive Site 18.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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