The South Fork Campground is located about 27 miles northeast of Silverthorn at an elevation of 8,940 feet. The campground is situated in a stand of spruce and lodgepole pines near the South Fork of the Williams Fork River. There are 21 sites in the campground. All of the sites are suitable for RV camping. The campsites are well wooded and offer ample privacy. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring or grate. The maximum vehicle length that can be accommodated is 23 feet. Horses are permitted in the campground. There are two wooden pole corrals at the southeast end of the campground away from the campsites. Sites 14 and 15 are the closest campsites to the corrals.
     The roads through the campground are gravel. There are two water hydrants and two restrooms. Both of the restrooms will accommodate disabled persons. There is a picnic area for day use. Reservations are not accepted for campsites in this campground. The season for this campground normally runs from Memorial Day through mid-September, depending on the weather. Check with the Forest Service for the current fees.

Features:

21 sites	Maximum spur length of 23 feet
Drinking water	Next to stream or lake
Two restrooms	Disabled facilities
No reservations	Horse corrals
Picnic area	Elevation: 8,940 feet

Sulfur Ranger District:    970-887-4100

Activities:
FISHING: Fishing for trout is available in the South Fork of the Williams Fork River, and Williams Fork River.

HIKING: Hiking is available on trails within the campground (wheelchair accessible) and on the nearby South Fork, Boardwalk, and Ute Peak trails.

BICYCLING: Mountain bikes are permitted on the South Fork Trail.

HORSEBACK RIDING: The South Fork and Ute Peak trails offer great rides for equestrians.

 

Directions:
     Take I-70 to Silverthorn. Travel north on SR 9 for approximately 12 miles to Forest Road 132. Turn right on 132 and go over Ute Pass to Forest Road 138 (about 9 miles). Turn right and travel about 5.5 miles to the campground. You will turn right and go under some railroad tracks just before you get to the campground. The campground is on the right side of the road.

 

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