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Wayne Harrison

Camping Memorial Day Weekend? Call First

Some Forest Service Campgrounds Still Closed

POSTED: 3:14 pm MDT May 25, 2010

The U.S. Forest Service wants travelers and campers to contact local ranger districts across Pike and San Isabel National Forest to make sure that their desired camping location is open.

There are still come campgrounds that are closed due to late spring moisture. Others do not have working facilities.

Here is a list of campgrounds in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests:

Leadville Ranger District: 719-486-0749

All sites are open on the Leadville Ranger District; however, Turquoise Lake has some campgrounds that may be without water and flushable toilets due to frozen water lines.

Salida Ranger District: 719-539-3591

Monarch Park and North Fork Campgrounds opening has been delayed due to late spring moisture.

San Carlos Ranger District: 719-269-8500

Blue and Bear Lakes Campgrounds opening has been delayed due to the late spring moisture.

Pikes Peak Ranger District: 719-636-1602

All sites will be open for Memorial Day weekend, but there is still snow at the Crags.

South Platte Ranger District: 303-275-5610

All sites are open on the South Platte Ranger District.

South Park Ranger District: 719-836-2031

Kite Lake Campground is delayed in opening due to late spring moisture. Selkirk Campground is delayed in opening for hazardous tree removal, and Jefferson Lake is still frozen, so no fishing or boating will be allowed at this time.

Other National Forests

Man campgrounds in the Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forest are still closed. Check here for the latest information on individual campgrounds. The status of campgrounds in the White River National Forest is listed on their website.

The U.S. Forest Service also asked visitors to be fire conscious when camping.

"It is important to never leave a campfire unattended, and always ensure that your campfire is completely out before leaving your site," said Jace Ratzlaff, public information specialist for the Pike/San Isabel National Forests.
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