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Quick Facts

Freeman Reservoir Campground

Elevation:	8,800 Feet (2743.1 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	17
Reservation Contact:	N/A
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

General Description

Freeman Campground is located about 21 miles north of Craig, near Freeman Reservoir, at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Fishing is available on Freeman Reservoir but no motor-propelled water craft, including electric or internal combustion engines are permitted on Freeman Reservoir. This area accesses several mountain bike, horse and hiking trails. No motorized trails are accessible from this campground.

Facilities:

Freeman Campground has campsites with tables and fireplace grates, a seasonal water system, vault toilets, dumpsters, and pull-thru trailer spaces (under 22 feet). Water and trash services are normally limited after Labor Day.

Directions from Craig: Travel 13 miles north of Craig on State Highway 13, then 8 miles east on Forest Road 112/County Road 11.

Directions from Steamboat Springs: Travel west on US Hwy 40 to Craig. From Craig, travel 13 miles north on State Highway 13, then 8 miles east on FDR 112.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Mid-May through Late October (NOTE: vcd) . Normal Services Available: Memorial Day Weekend through Mid-September (NOTE: Services limited after Late September (no water, trash) and fee reduced.) .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Camping, Single Unit	Call for Current Fee	Fee reduced when services are

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	Freeman Reservoir - no motors	Yes
	RV Camping		Yes
	Tent Camping		Yes
	Camping	Freeman Reservoir Campground	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Freeman Reservoir	Yes
	Group Camping	Sherman Group Recreational Camp 1/4 mi.	No
	Hiking & Walking	Freeman Trailhead	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Freeman Trailhead	Yes
	Big Game Hunting	General Area	No
	Picnicking	Freeman Picnic Area	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	on site and general area	Yes
	Viewing Wildlife	Eagle viewing off Trail #1185	No

Nearby Services

Emergency: various (County) Directions: 21 miles southwest to Craig

Nearest Pay Phone: various (Private - Profit) Directions: 21 miles southwest to Craig

Nearest Hospital: The Memorial Hospital (Private - Other) Directions: 21 miles southwest to Craig

Gas Station: various (Private - Profit) Directions: 21 miles southwest to Craig

Groceries: various (Private - Profit) Directions: 21 miles southwest to Craig

Related Activities

Aspen Trailhead - This trailhead is located north of Craig, near Freeman Reservoir. It accesses trails #1183, #1185, and the Bears Ears Trail #1144.

Bears Ears Trail - The Bears Ears Trail #1144 is located north of Craig and Hayden. The trail makes a 44 mile loop around Black Mountain and Bears Ears, with numerous access points.

Freeman Reservoir Picnic Ground - Freeman Reservoir Picnic Ground is located 21 miles north of Craig, near Freeman Reservoir and Freeman Campground, at an elevation of 8,800 feet.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, P.O. Box 774408, 1255 S Lincoln Ave. , Steamboat Springs, CO, 80477, Phone: 970-879-0880, Fax: 970-879-2543, http://www.steamboat-chamber.com