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Pike National Forest Handcart Campground
National Forest

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

In this park

Trails at Pike National Forest

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Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop

Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop

12.6 mi1,886 ftexpert
Pikes Peak From Elk Park Trailhead

Pikes Peak From Elk Park Trailhead

9.9 mi4,488 ftexpert
Hankins Pass Trail

Hankins Pass Trail

13 mi3,642 ftexpert
Mount Lincoln via Crest Drive

Mount Lincoln via Crest Drive

7.4 mi2,907 ftdifficult
Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop

Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop

8.7 mi3,507 ftexpert
South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

10.6 mi2,595 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Pike National Forest Handcart Campground

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Gibson Lake Trail
Trail

Gibson Lake Trail

Colorado

7.4 mi2,280 ftgain
Difficult
Red Cone OHV Loop
Trail

Red Cone OHV Loop

Colorado

10.9 mi3,491 ftgain
Difficult
Whale Peak
Trail

Whale Peak

Colorado

6.1 mi2,874 ftgain
Difficult
RD58 OHV Trail
Trail

RD58 OHV Trail

Colorado

17.9 mi3,136 ftgain
Expert
Bruno Gulch
Trail

Bruno Gulch

Colorado

4.0 mi981 ftgain
Moderate
Continental Divide Trail
Trail

Continental Divide Trail

Colorado

3001.6 mi
Difficult

Hunt context

Hunting units around this campground

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

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