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Filed By: Jack Corriere
(Denver, CO)
Difficulty:
Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Neutral
Report: This campground is situated on Halfmoon creek which later turns into Elbert creek. The fishing is fair in the creek. Up the road is Emerald lake which offers fair to good fishing. If you are looking for a very private and secluded campsite, do not go here, instead go to Elbert Creek Campground which is just a little bit more up the road. At Halfmoon the sites are 20 feet apart and are not very secluded at all. The area in which you camp is very beautiful and scenic. Fishing is overall pretty good. Overall this campground is good.
Conditions: Very dry, right next to the creek.
Water Availability: Bring your own water, there is water at the campground though.
Filed By: Bonnie Ham
(Friendswood, TX)
Difficulty:
Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: We camped on the East side-beautiful stream, flowers and mountain view. Bathroom was up a steep hill, but OK. Would love to come back.
Conditions: We were on site 3 and had great morning sun to warm us up.
Water Availability: Water was available across the road on the West side.
Filed By: cindy dba wolf tracks nature inspired arts
(shawnee kansas, ks)
Difficulty:
Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: This is an awsome campground. We came into the campground around 10 pm, it was pretty much pitch dark. We had no trouble finding a spot. In the morning we woke up to a beautful creek side spot with wonderful views of the peaks. I would highly recommend this campground.
Conditions: august 2002
Water Availability: we brought our own water
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Remarks |
On Site |
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Backpacking |
Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail |
No |
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Family Camping |
Halfmoon East & West Campgrounds |
Yes |
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RV Camping |
Halfmoon East & West Campgrounds |
Yes |
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Tent Camping |
Halfmoon East & West Campgrounds |
Yes |
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Trailer Camping |
Halfmoon East & West Campgrounds |
Yes |
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Camping |
Halfmoon Campground |
Yes |
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Cold Water Fishing |
Halfmoon Creek |
Yes |
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Four-Wheel Driving |
Halfmoon Road, South Halfmoon Road |
Yes |
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Hiking & Walking |
Willow Creek Trail, Colorado Trail, Mt. Massive Trail, Mt. Elbert Trail (North), North Halfmoon Trail |
No |
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Horseback Riding |
Willow Creek Trail, Colorado Trail, North Halfmoon Trail, Halfmoon Road, South Halfmoon Road |
Yes |
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Big Game Hunting |
Mount Massive Wilderness |
No |
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Small Game Hunting |
Mt. Massive Wilderness Area |
No |
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Bird Identification |
Halfmoon General Forest Area - various trails |
Yes |
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Pine Cone Gathering |
Halfmoon General Forest Area - various trails |
Yes |
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Plant Identification |
Halfmoon General Forest Area - various trails |
Yes |
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Wildflower Identification |
Halfmoon General Forest Area - various trails |
Yes |
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Mountain Biking |
Halfmoon Road, South Halfmoon Road, Mt. Elbert Creek - One Way, Mt. Elbert Creek/Pipeline Loop |
Yes |
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ATV Riding |
Halfmoon Road |
Yes |
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Motorcycle Riding |
Halfmoon Road, South Halfmoon Road |
Yes |
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Colorado Trail (Halfmoon to Twin Lakes) - This segment of the Colorado Trail begins in the Halfmoon Drainage and continues for approximately 6 miles to the Lakeview Campground above Twin Lakes.
Colorado Trail (Turquoise Lake to Halfmoon Creek) - This section of the Colorado Trail is known as #10. It begins west of Turquoise Lake and ends 11.5 miles later in the Halfmoon Creek drainage.
Halfmoon Road - Halfmoon Road begins on Fish Hatchery Road (#300) and continue to the Champion Mine. The first 7 miles are accessible to 2 WD vehicles.
Mt. Elbert - Mt. Elbert at 14,433 ft elevation is the highest point in Colorado. It is the second highest mountain in the adjacent 48 states.
Mt. Massive - Mount Massive is the second highest peak in Colorado and is appropriately named, with seven summits over 14,000 feet. Elevation of the highest peak is 14,421 feet.
North Halfmoon Trail - This trail leads the hiker to a high alpine lake. North Halfmoon Lakes are located almost 3 miles from the trailhead on Halfmoon Road.
South Halfmoon Road - South Halfmoon Road is recommended for experienced four-wheel drivers only. It is very rough with a few stream crossings.
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