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Pike National Forest Handcart Campground
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Pike National Forest Handcart Campground

Pike National Forest · Jefferson, CO

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  • Address:Jefferson, CO
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About

According to a blurb in the newspaper, the Handcart camping area is outside on NH60, surrounding lodgepole pine trees. You can always find a tent campsite when the campground is full. Water, litter, or a host could unavailable due to the reduced availability of pre– season and extended season.

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Amenities

Potable Water
Fire Rings

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Pike National Forest

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Eleven Mile Canyon OHV Route

Eleven Mile Canyon OHV Route

17.8 mi2,900 fteasy
Mount Logan

Mount Logan

13.1 mi4,255 ftexpert
Baldy Trail, Homestead Trail, and Sandy Wash Trail

Baldy Trail, Homestead Trail, and Sandy Wash Trail

14.1 mi2,083 ftexpert
Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass and West Jefferson

Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass and West Jefferson

20.1 mi3,924 ftexpert
Stevens Gulch Loop

Stevens Gulch Loop

7.6 mi1,962 ftdifficult
Elk Park Trail Overlook

Elk Park Trail Overlook

4.4 mi1,873 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Pike National Forest Handcart Campground

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Gibson Lake Trail

Gibson Lake Trail

Colorado

7.4 mi2,280 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Red Cone OHV Loop

Red Cone OHV Loop

Colorado

10.9 mi3,491 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Webster, Radical Hill and Saints John OHV Trails

Webster, Radical Hill and Saints John OHV Trails

Colorado

17.9 mi5,932 ftgain
TrailExpert
Whale Peak

Whale Peak

Colorado

6.1 mi2,874 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Upper Deer Creek Trail

Upper Deer Creek Trail

Colorado

0.5 mi
Trail
Jefferson Lake OHV Trail

Jefferson Lake OHV Trail

Colorado

17.8 mi3,215 ftgain
TrailExpert

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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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