Sugarloaf Campground
| Region: Northwest | County: Grand | |
| Latitude: 39.859155 | Longitude: -106.02356 | Elevation:8,970 ft. |
| Total Sites: 11 | Group Sites: No | Max Vehicle length: 23 ft. |
| Water: Yes | Elec: No | Fire pits: Yes |
| Nearby Towns: Hot Sulphur Springs |
Sugarloaf Campground is located in the Arapaho National Forest near the Williams Fork River. It sits at an elevation of 8,970 and has spruce and Lodgepole pine around the campground. Of the 11 sites, all are suitable for either RV’s or tents and each has privacy. The roads in the camp are gravel, there is one water hydrant and one restroom which is handicapped accessible. There is also a boardwalk trail for wheelchair access which allows for scenic walks and wildlife viewing. The usual season for this campground is Memorial Day through Labor Day depending on the weather.
Activities in the area include trout fishing in the South Fork of Williams Fork River, hiking on trails beginning in the camp and nearby at South Fork, Ute Peak and wheelchair friendly Williams Fork Boardwalk Trail. Darling Creek Trail # 18 is both pedestrian and horse friendly. There are horseshoe pits, wildlife watching, mountain biking on South Fork Trail and scenic drives in the area. The Mountain Pine Beetle has caused considerable tree loss in the campground, and the forest service is culling the trees to prevent further damage. Please remember you are in bear country and be extremely cautious when storing food.
Additional Services Available:
Vault toilets, fire grates, and picnic tables
Sugarloaf Campground Weather Report
Sugarloaf Campground Photo Gallery
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Directions to Sugarloaf Campground
| Location: in the Williams Fork Valley, 25 miles south of Parshall (US Highway 40), off County Road 3, on FDR 138 – Take I-70 to Silverthorne. Travel north on SR 9 for approximately 12 miles to Forest Road 132. Turn right on 132 and go over Ute Pass to Forest Road 138 (about 9 miles). Turn right and travel about 5.5 miles to the campground. You will turn right and go under some railroad tracks just before you get to the South Fork campground. Sugar Loaf campground is .3 miles beyond South Fork on the right side of the road. |
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Additional Information
- Sugarloaf is a first-come, first-served campground. Reservations are not accepted.
- For current rates and other information, visit this campgrounds web page
- Please review the bulletin board or consult the campground host for specific rules, regulations and restrictions in this campground
Was here yesterday. The boardwalk you advertise has been washed out for almost 3 YEARS!! It was soooo nice but you have let it deteriorate. It wouldn’t take much to repair/replace it. My grandaughter was walking a few feet behind me and got stung MANY times as she was wearing shorts. It was very painful and this didn’t used to be such a negative experience. My wife and I hunt there blackpowder every year in September so no bee worries. One of the gravel roads has a washed out spot on it in the lower campground and of course, you had to cut out all the beatle kill and now there is NO shade there, either. What’s up with this lack of upkeep? You couldn’t at least start some aspen in the campground?? The toilets are nice and this used to be one of our family “secrets” but not so much any more. Thanks for listening. Hope you fix it up as it was very, very nice. Hunters from all over the country used to go there, too. Also, what is the name of the senior pass and how do I get it. I’m 65.
We were really sorry to hear that you found conditions at Sugarloaf in such a poor state! While Colorado Outing is not associated with National Forest campgrounds, as Colorado natives, we’re truly disappointed to hear about situations like this. Sadly, budget cuts in the National Forest Service are probably at the root of the deterioration. With less and less money to work with, even basic maintenance is going by the wayside. And as far as the Beetle Kill, the trees have to be removed for the safety of those using the Colorado forests, but what a mess it has caused! We know exactly how you feel, some of our favorite camping areas have been decimated too. Some say it’s a natural cycle, some blame global warming.., whatever the cause, it’s changed the face of Colorado! We suggest that you let the Arapaho National Forest Service (http://fs.usda.gov/arp) know about your frustration with the conditions of the Sugarloaf Campground. They may not be able to do much at the moment, but documenting complaints may help them to acquire the funds needed to make improvements!