Winiger Ridge Camping Area

There is a shuttle that will take you from the North parking lot, down to the water. It runs all day long. From about 7am until 5pm

Peaceful and beautiful. Be aware that there are a lot of construction going on as of Sep. 2022. However, the north side parking is still open where you can walk your way to the reservoir.

One of the most beautiful places I have ever camped. You need 4x4 drive to reach to the camp sites and it’s first come basis. Very difficult to get a spot over the weekends. Will definitely come back again.

Great place if to bring something that floats. Lots of paddle borders. Getting a car or tent site.... get their by Thursday. The road coming up via Golden you need a 4x4. The route via Boulder I hear is easy entry. I saw some sedans roll in and couldn’t fathom how they made it. Awesome views. Not great hiking but I did see some mountain bike crowds where you turn off the pavement.

Beautiful area! Most of the campsites have great views. Some shaded and some not. During the late Spring-Early Fall the spots fill up quickly on the weekend. The road in is passable in passenger cars if it’s not been washed out with ruts & dry. Definitely ideal for an SUV. Be aware that you can’t swim in the reservoir, only paddle board, canoe, etc. Check to see if there’s a fire ban ahead of time or bring a propane stove as a backup.