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Big South
State Park

Big South

Roosevelt National Forest · Larimer, CO

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  • Address:Larimer, CO
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 21, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

About

This is a small campground located adjacent to Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River near the Big South Trailhead. It is best suited for tent or small RV camping. There are four sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. This site provides access to hiking (within the Comanche Peak Wilderness), fishing and scenic driving.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Roosevelt National Forest

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Stormy Peaks Trail

Stormy Peaks Trail

12.1 mi3,743 ftexpert
Beaver Reservoir to Coney Lake

Beaver Reservoir to Coney Lake

12.5 mi2,238 ftexpert
Clayton Lake and Rogers Pass Trail

Clayton Lake and Rogers Pass Trail

5.7 mi1,923 ftdifficult
Moose Meadows and Limber Pine

Moose Meadows and Limber Pine

4.1 mi991 ftmoderate
Pawnee Peak

Pawnee Peak

10 mi3,225 ftdifficult
Miller Rock OHV Trail

Miller Rock OHV Trail

7.1 mi1,867 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Big South

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Big South Trail
Trail

Big South Trail

Colorado

6.5 mi1,558 ftgain
Difficult
Green Ridge Road Trail
Trail

Green Ridge Road Trail

Colorado

29.8 mi3,540 ftgain
Expert
Camp Lakes, Rawah Lakes, and Twin Crater Lakes Loop Trail
Trail

Camp Lakes, Rawah Lakes, and Twin Crater Lakes Loop Trail

Colorado

23.2 mi4,829 ftgain
Expert
West Branch Trail
Trail

West Branch Trail

Colorado

6.5 mi161 ftgain
Moderate
Camp Lake Trail
Trail

Camp Lake Trail

Colorado

16.1 mi3,366 ftgain
Expert
Blue Lake Trail and Clark Peak
Trail

Blue Lake Trail and Clark Peak

Colorado

13.2 mi4,108 ftgain
Expert

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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