Spruce Grove Campground - Pike National Forest

Lake George, CO

4.5(189 reviews)

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About this campground

Spruce Grove Campground - Pike National Forest near Lake George, CO. The beautiful Spruce Grove campground is positioned beside large rock outcroppings on Tarryall Creek. Magnificent hiking trails to the Lost Creek Wilderness Area are just steps away from the Creek Bridge. Located just 14 miles outside Lake George, Colorado, the area's wild inhabitants include black bear, mule deer, elk, bighorn sheep and bobcats. Spruce Grove Campground is located 13 miles N of Lake George on CR 77. It has 27 campsites with parking spurs 18-36 campsites and a maximum trailer length of 35 feet. Elevation is 8,600 feet. Camping season begins in May and continues to early October with reduced service. The camping fee is $17.00. Facilities include toilets, table, water, and fire rings. This campground has great access to the nearby Lost Creek Wilderness.

Facilities

Spruce Grove offers nearly 30 reservable campsites. Parking aprons fit RVs up to 35 feet in length and a maximum of eight guests are allowed to stay. Drinking water from a hand pump, trash collection and accessible vault toilets are among the amenities at Spruce Grove. Each site comes with a picnic table and a campfire ring.

Natural Features

The campground is perched along Tarryall Creek at an elevation of 8,600 feet, near Bayou Salado Reservoir. Campsites have little to no shade but are surrounded by mature spruce, aspen and plenty of good looking boulders. The area sits at the base of South Tarryall Peak and just north is McCurdy Mountain with a peak of 12,173 feet.

Recreation

From the campground, hikers and horseback riders can traverse the Lizard Rock Trail, a 2.5-mile trail that passes Hankins Pass Trail and intersects with the Brookside-McCurdy Trail. Along the route are interesting rock formations that some say look like a lizard. The extensive Brookside-McCurdy Trail is a former pack trail in the Lost Creek Wilderness that can be backpacked in five to seven days. Anglers seek rainbow and brown trout in both the creek and nearby lake. Due to the limited parking within the campground, anglers and day hikers are asked to park outside of the campground. A recommended fishing spot is 11 miles away at the Tarryall Reservoir.

What campers say

Spruce Grove Campground sits among striking rock formations with a small creek running through the loop, offering easy access to trails and solid fishing. Hosts are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Sites are close together with limited privacy; a few tent-only sites across a bridge feel more secluded. Facilities are basic: vault toilets and well water, and cleanliness reports vary, so expect minimal amenities. Wildlife (chipmunks, prairie dogs) is common and food should be secured in vehicles. Nights can be significantly colder than daytime. Good for hikers and anglers who prioritize scenery over developed campground comforts.

Our summary of 189 traveler reviews.