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Iron City Campground
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Iron City Campground

San Isabel National Forest · Nathrop, CO

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  • Address:Nathrop, CO
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About

The Chalk Creek Canyon is one of the most popular areas in the valley. This campground has 15 campsites. The site is close to the historic town of St. Elmo. The Iron City cemetery is located on the east end of the campground. There is an interpretive sign at the entrance to the cemetery. The Chalk Creek Canyon is only accessible to developed campgrounds. Campers who can't find a campsite in a developed campground may camp above the townsite of St. Elmo. The vault toilet is only available during peak season.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at San Isabel National Forest

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Mount Antero via Wagon and Little Browns Creek Trail

Mount Antero via Wagon and Little Browns Creek Trail

15.4 mi5,886 ftexpert
Tumble Creek Trail

Tumble Creek Trail

10.4 mi2,749 ftdifficult
Huron Peak via Lulu Gulch

Huron Peak via Lulu Gulch

11.2 mi5,335 ftexpert
Chrysolite Mountain Trail

Chrysolite Mountain Trail

5.5 mi2,615 ftdifficult
Missouri Mountain West Ridge

Missouri Mountain West Ridge

5.3 mi3,360 ftdifficult
Hermit Lake Trail

Hermit Lake Trail

0.8 mi115 ftmoderate

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Iron City Campground

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Hancock Pass and Alpine Tunnel OHV Trail
Trail

Hancock Pass and Alpine Tunnel OHV Trail

Colorado

14.2 mi3,645 ftgain
Expert
Hancock Lake OHV Trail via Country Road 295
Trail

Hancock Lake OHV Trail via Country Road 295

Colorado

14.3 mi2,005 ftgain
Expert
Iron Chest Mine
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Iron Chest Mine

Colorado

5.2 mi1,985 ftgain
Difficult
Poplar Gulch
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Poplar Gulch

Colorado

11.6 mi4,495 ftgain
Expert
St. Elmo to Tincup OHV Route
Trail

St. Elmo to Tincup OHV Route

Colorado

12.1 mi2,470 ftgain
Expert
Boulder Mountain Trail
Trail

Boulder Mountain Trail

Colorado

11.4 mi3,845 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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