South Fork Group Site - Arapaho NF (CO)
South Fork Group Site - Arapaho NF (CO) is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.79405, -106.03063
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About South Fork Group Site - Arapaho NF (CO)
Overview South Fork Group Campground is located in north central Colorado in the Williams Fork Valley next to South Fork Creek. Many mountain streams and creeks nearby offer good fishing opportunities. South Fork is the only facility in the area designated for horse camping. Recreation The South Fork Trail begins at the campground and is one of the most popular trails in the valley. The 26-mile loop trail is open to hiking and horseback riding, and provides access to other trails in the area, including Ptarmigan Pass, Ute Peak and Jones Pass Trails. Mountain biking opportunities also exist in the valley. The Byers Peak Wilderness can be accessed nearby. Anglers enjoy trout fishing on the South Fork Creek and numerous additional streams and creeks in the surrounding area. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound. Facilities The campground offers one reservable, accessible group site that can accommodate up to 25 people. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnic tables, campfire rings and tents pads are provided, as are flush and pit toilets and drinking water. A small corral, for one or two horses, is located in the campground. Natural Features The campground is located in the Williams Fork Valley next to South Fork Creek at an elevation of 8,962 feet. A cool mountain climate with frequent afternoon thunderstorms should be expected. Due to the pine beetle infestation and hazardous tree removal, shade has been reduced throughout the campgroun
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 31 mi
- Water fill
- Crystal Spring · 38 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 60 designated routes (130 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| South Fork | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Sugarloaf | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Sugarloaf | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Blue River Campground | Private campground | 7.1 mi | — | — |
| Blue River | National forest campground | 7.1 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.