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Round Mountain Campground

Capacity:	160 People
Elevation:	8,500 Feet (2649.6 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	16
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Round Mountain Campground is located approximately four miles northwest of the small town of Lake George, Colorado. Visitors may reach this campground by taking Highway 24, four miles northwest from Lake George.

This campground consists of 17 individual family campsites. The campsites each include a table, fire grate and parking spur. Drinking water, garbage collection and vault toilets are provided on site. The nearest public telephone is located in Lake George, about four miles from the campground. The nearest fire and emergency services are also located in Lake George.

Recreation sites located nearby include Elevenmile State Recreation Area and Reservoir; Tarryall State Wildlife Area and Reservoir; and Florissant Fossil Beds. Round Mountain Campground provides immediate access to fishing in Tarryall Creek or the South Platte River. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, motorcycling and four-wheel driving trails are located close to this site.

Directions from Lake George: Travel northwest 5.4 miles on Highway 24 to campground entrance.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: May through October .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	Facilities inlcude tables, dri

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boating	Elevenmile Reservoir	No
	Family Camping	Round Mountain Campground	Yes
	RV Camping	Round Mountain Campground - maximum length 16'	Yes
	Tent Camping	Round Mountain Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Round Mountain Campground - maximum length 16'	Yes
	Camping	Round Mountain Campground	Yes
	Fishing	South Platte River, Lake George	No
	Mountain Biking	Forest Developed Roads	Yes
	ATV Riding	Forest Developed Roads	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Forest Developed Roads	Yes
	Attending Talks & Programs	Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument	No

Nearby Services

public telephone: various (private, for profit) Directions: Lake George - Travel southeast 5.4 miles on Highway 24 to Lake George.

fire and emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Lake George - Travel southeast 5.4 miles on Highway 24 to Lake George.

Related Activities

Puma Point Interpretive Trail - The Puma Point Interpretive Trail leads visitors on a short path (1.5 miles) to vistas of South Park, the Collegiate Peaks and the Mosquito Range.

Wilkerson Pass Visitor Information Center - The Wilkerson Pass Picnic Ground consists of 6 individual picnic sites with pedestal grill and table. Recreation opportunities include hiking, biking, scenic driving, camping and horseback riding