Freeman Reservoir Campground
in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
The managing agency’s description mentions a closure. Read it below and confirm before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Freeman Reservoir Campground
Freeman Reservoir Campground is not managed or operated by the Forest Service, all operations fall under Moffat County. This campground is located 21 miles north of Craig, CO on U.S. Highway and is nearby, however seperate from Freeman Reservoir) Lost Park: Spectacular views, scenic park and access to hiking, horseback trails, motorbike trails and fishing. California Park: Beautiful 8,000 acre park. Closed to motor vehicle use from May 15-July 1 each year to protect Colorado’s largest population of Greater Sandill Cranes. This park is known for big-game hunting and has miles of small mountain streams that are stocked for trout fishing. Offers areas for dispersed camping, hiking, fishing and spectacular park and mountain scenery.
Before you go
Season
Mid June - weather dependent – Mid Nov - weather dependent
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$20/Night for single unit. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk.
Hours
This campground is open approximately mid-June thru Oct. 31 (Weather dependent)
Restrictions
Please keep your dog on a leash. Thank you!
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.