Jacks Gulch Campground
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, Colorado
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As of October 2026, Jacks Gulch Campground is a campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado with 3 campsites. Jacks Gulch Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Jacks Gulch Campground is located at 40.6368° N, 105.5269° W.
- people allowed on 2 of 3 sites
- 8
- people allowed on the largest site
- 60
Jacks Gulch Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Maximum reservations at once: 4 reservations
- Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival
Published by Recreation.gov for Jacks Gulch Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Jacks Gulch Campground
- Equestrian 2
- Group 1
- Accessible 1
- Hookups 1
What an RV fits
- 30 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Forest.
Things to do: hiking, wildlife, photography, stargazing, horse riding.
All sites at Jacks Gulch Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the JACKS GULCH loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 057 | Equestrian | 8 | - | - | - |
| 058 | Equestrian | 8 | - | - | - |
| GROUP | Group | 60 | 30 ft | Electric | Accessible |
About Jacks Gulch Campground
Overview
Jacks Gulch Recreation Area is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in northern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.
Recreation
Popular activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, birding and viewing wildlife. A nature trail circles the entire area of Jacks Gulch, with one section providing stunning views of the Mummy Range.
Facilities
The campground offers an accessible group site with electric hookups, and five equestrian campsites without hookups. Additional single-family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The group site accommodates up to 60 people, several cars and up to nine RVs with hookups. Ten 14-by-17 tent pads are scattered throughout the site. A picnic shelter is provided. Two central cooking and picnic areas are on-site, each with four picnic tables, a charcoal grill and campfire ring.
The two equestrian sites have four horse stalls each. Picnic tables, campfire rings and tent pads are provided. Each site can accommodate a horse trailer.
Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood, dead and down, may be gathered in the forest or purchased from the host.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine forest, dotted with aspens. Grassy meadows are scattered throughout the area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Rules and notices at Jacks Gulch Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Jacks Gulch Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
No RV water connections are available.
This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
An additional fee of $5 per night per unit will be charged to use electricity at the group site
Visitors must be camping with a horse in order to reserve equestrian sites 57 and 58
Water is available until Sept. 30
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Filling at campground hydrants cross-contaminates the system and is not allowed.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camp host if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Tents must fit on the tent pad provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 30 to 80 feet.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash.
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Check-Out is at 12 P.M.
Check-In is at 2 P.M.
Jacks Gulch Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Jacks Gulch Campground?
Jacks Gulch Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Jacks Gulch Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Jacks Gulch Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Jacks Gulch Campground have?
Jacks Gulch Campground has 3 campsites.
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