Hinman Campground (CO)
Hinman Campground (CO) is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 40.74718, -106.83755
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Hinman Campground (CO)
Overview Hinman Campground is a gateway to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River Corridor with plenty of opportunities for hiking, hunting, biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, river rafting and more. There are 12 campsites, 6 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. At an elevation of 7,700 feet, Hinman lies in the mountains of the Park Range in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the Elk River which flows south to join the Yampa River. Hinman Campground offers the unique opportunity to observe forest succession in progress and will eventually return to a native lodgepole, spruce, and fir forest. Recreation Provides a great gateway for hiking, biking and hunting. Trout fishing is accessible on the river as well as several mountain streams. Facilities There are 12 campsites, 6 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Each site is spacious and equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table. Natural Features At an elevation of 7,700 feet, Hinman lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the South Fork of the Elk River. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands. Nearby Attractions Visitor
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 97 designated routes (181 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinman Park | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Seedhouse Campground | National forest campground | 3.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Seedhouse | National forest group campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Seedhouse Group Site - Medicine-Bow Routt NF (CO) | National forest campground | 5.7 mi | — | Water |
| Sunrise Vista Campground | Private campground | 8.0 mi | — | — |
| Dutch Hill Campground | Private campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.