USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Robbers Roost Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,754 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ROBBERS ROOST CG (NFSR 168.0) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- Address
- CO
- Activities
- <p> Family camping.</p> , Recreational Vehicles
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
The Robbers Roost Campground is located next to Hwy 40 and the Fraser River near Winter Park.
Facilities: There are 11 non-electric sites that will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Additional facilities included restrooms and trash service. Water is available at the Idlewild Campground 5.5 miles away.
Natural Features: The campground is located in the forest so there is ample shade. The Fraser River runs by the campground.
Recreation: Popular recreation activities include hiking in the Arapaho National Forest and the nearby Vasquez Peak Wilderness, scenic driving and wildlife viewing.
Campground Map
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Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 7° | -17° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 8° | -6° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 13° | -4° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 19° | 0° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 49° | 28° | 17° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 34° | 26° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| July | 71° | 44° | 35° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 69° | 43° | 38° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 38° | 18° | 73° | 3 of 11 |
| October | 51° | 30° | -10° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 11° | -12° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 7° | -10° | 43° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Second Creek Trailhead · 1.0 mi as the crow flies
Second Creek 2.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Berthoud Pass Trailhead · 2.6 mi as the crow flies
Mount Flora 6.0 mi Hike, Berthoud Pass West 1.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Bill Moore Lake/Empire Loop · 3.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Rogers Pass - Rifle-sight Trailhead · 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Rogers Pass 2.5 mi Hike, Trestle 0.6 mi Hike · Drive there - James Peak Lake Trailhead · 5.5 mi as the crow flies
James Peak Lake 1.1 mi Hike · Drive there
All 460 trails in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Midland Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 1 sites
- Midland Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Mizpah Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Idlewild Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 25 sites
- Byers Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
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