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Lynx Pass Campground

Elevation: 8,900 Feet (2774.3 Meters)
Length of Stay: 14 Days
Number of Sites: 11
Reservation Contact: N/A
Reservation Remarks: Services include: potable water, picnic tables, fire grates, restroom, trash collection
Reservation Status: Not Accepted




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General Description

Campsites at Lynx Pass Campground
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Campsites at Lynx Pass Campground
Lynx Pass Campground is found on Lynx Pass, just off Forest Development Road 270, 23 miles southeast of Yampa. It sits near Lagunita Lake. A campground fee is charged. Reservations are not accepted.

Facilities:

The campground has 11 sites and a maximum spur length of 18 ft. It has drinking water, trash collection, a restroom, picnic tables and fire grates.

Directions from Yampa: Travel south on Colorado Hwy 131 approximately 11 miles to Colorado Hwy 134. Go east on Hwy 134 approximately 9 miles to FDR 270. Go north on FDR 270 3 miles to Lynx Pass Campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Early June through October (NOTE: Seasons may vary depending on weather and snow depth. Fee charged. Water and trash service may be limited after October 1.) .



Fee Information
Type Price Remarks
Camping, Single Unit Call for Current Fee Services include: potable wate



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Trailer Camping The maximum campsite spur length at Lynx Pass is 18 ft.
Yes
ICON Camping Lynx Pass Campground
Yes
ICON Cold Water Fishing Lagunita Lake is a small lake across the road from the campground.
No
ICON Hiking & Walking There are several nearby trailheads at Lynx Pass and Teepee Creek Road, FDR 263.
Yes
ICON Big Game Hunting nearby surrounding area
No
ICON Mountain Biking Less than 1 mile north
No



Nearby Services

Gas Station: Various (Private - Profit Proceed W/NW on CH 134 approx. 13 miles to CH 131, to Toponas, CO.) Directions: Go south on Forest Development Road 270 to Hwy. 134, then west to Toponas.

Groceries: Various (Private - Profit Proceed W/NW on CH 134 approx. 13 miles to CH 131, to Toponas, CO.) Directions: Go south on Forest Development Road 270, west on Hwy. 134 to Hwy. 131, then north on Hwy. 131 to Yampa.

Nearest Pay Phone: Various (Private - Profit Proceed W/NW on CH 134 approx. 13 miles to CH 131, to Toponas, CO.) Directions: Go south on Forest Development Road 270 to Hwy. 134, then west to Toponas.

Gas Station: Various (Private - Profit Proceed W/NW on CH 134 approx. 13 miles to CH 131, to Toponas, CO.) Directions: Go south on Forest Development Road 270 to Hwy 134, then west to Toponas.

Groceries: Various (Private - Profit Proceed W/NW on CH 134 approx. 13 miles to CH 131, to Toponas, CO.) Directions: Go south on Forest Development Road 270, west on Hwy 134 to Hwy 131, then north on Hwy 131 to Yampa.

Nearest Pay Phone: Various (Private - Profit Proceed W/NW on CH 134 approx. 13 miles to CH 131, to Toponas, CO.) Directions: Go south on Forest Development Road 270 to Hwy 134, then west to Toponas.

Nearest Hospital: Routt Memorial Hospital (Private - Profit Proceed W/NW on CH 134 approx. 13 miles to CH 131, to Toponas, CO. Proceed N/NW on CH 131 approx. 45 miles to Steamboat Springs, CO.) Directions: Go south on Forest Development Road 270, west on Hwy. 134 to Hwy. 131, then north on Hwy. 131 to Steamboat Springs.

Nearest Hospital: Routt Memorial Hospital (Private - Profit Proceed W/NW on CH 134 approx. 13 miles to CH 131, to Toponas, CO. Proceed N/NW on CH 131 approx. 45 miles to Steamboat Springs, CO.) Directions: Go south on Forest Development Road 270, west on Hwy 134 to Hwy 131, then north on Hwy 131 to Steamboat Springs.



Related Activities
Lagunita Lake Recreation Area - Lagunita Lake is a small lake near Lynx Pass and Lynx Pass Campground, southeast of Yampa.

Morrison Divide Trail - The Morrison Divide Trail #1174 is located to the northwest of Lynx Pass. It can be accessed from either the north or the south end, both along the Lynx Pass Road.

Service Creek Trail - The Service Creek Trail traverses the Sarvice Creek Wilderness from east to west.

Silver Creek Trail - The Silver Creek Trail traverses the south end of the Sarvice Creek Wilderness from east to west.

Tepee Creek Trail - The Teepee Creek Trail is located in the Lynx Pass area, southeast of Yampa.


More Information

Visitor Information:

Yampa Ranger District, 300 Roselawn Ave., P.O. Box 7 , Yampa, CO, 80483, Phone: 970-638-4516, Fax: 970-638-4635






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