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South Fork Campground

Elevation:	8,940 Feet (2786.8 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	21
Reservation Contact:	N/A
Reservation Remarks:	First-come, first-served
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

South Fork Campground is located approximately 38 miles southwest of Granby in the Williams Fork area. The campground sits 25 miles south of Highway 40 up the Williams Fork River, at an elevation of 8,940 feet. It is adjacent to the confluence of the Williams Fork and the South Fork of the Williams Fork rivers.

Facilities:

There are 21 campsites. Facilities include vault toilets, picnic tables, fire grates, drinking water and horse corrals.

Directions from Granby: Travel west on Highway 40 approximately 14 miles to County Road 3/Forest Road 139. Travel south on Road 3/139 approximately 17 miles, passing Williams Fork Reservoir, to Forest Road 138. Go south on 138 approximately 8 miles to the campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Camping, single unit	Call for Current Fee

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	RV Camping	23 ft. maximum spur length.	Yes
	Tent Camping		Yes
	Camping	South Fork Campground	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Williams Fork and South Fork of the Williams Fork, and other area streams.	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Boardwalk Trailhead and South Fork Trailhead are nearby.	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Boardwalk Trailhead and South Fork Trailhead are nearby.	Yes
	Mountain Biking	area roads and non-wilderness trails	Yes
	Viewing Wildlife	surrounding area	Yes

Related Activities

Darling Creek Trail - The Darling Creek Trail is located south of Granby in the Williams Fork area. It leads from the Williams Fork River near the Sugarloaf Campground to the St. Louis Peak-Jones Pass Trail.

Ute Peak Trail - The Ute Peak Trail, #24, is located southwest of Granby in the Williams Fork area. The trail leads from the Williams Fork River up along Williams Fork Ridge to Ptarmigan Pass.