Jacks Gulch Campground

Truly 8500+- FT Elevation experience. You can go higher than that. The campgrounds are still not usable. The fire from a a few years ago has them in disrepair and I don’t see the government fixing them any time soon. Good news is you can camp anywhere with a tent, sleeping bag, and great attitude. Just read the U.S. forests service regulations. Wind gusts from the west are high 45mph+ at times. And squalls of rain, sleet, or snow can come through at any time of the year. Mule deer summer in there however it get too cold and they will come down to lower elevations to bed (usually 6k to 6500 FT). Elk are in there but honestly I’ve seen more moose. Moose are everywhere in the area. Be aware and careful. Awesome place to take the family for a weekend camping trip. Hunting season is covered in weekend road hunters but you can backpack deep into the wilderness. It is an adventure and I highly recommend and satellite Garmin and come with a buddy if possible. It is 4x4 country past the gate campgrounds.

We were there just a year before the fire. We just happened upon the campground by accident. It so quiet and comfortable , and the camp hosts were very courteous and helpful. Explored the area it was just beautiful. Can’t wait to go back once it’s reopened.

Wonderful first come, first serve campground. Tent sites have pretty decent views. We will definitely be back!

We visited in October mid week for two nights. The first night we were the only ones in the campground. Three others arrived for the second night, but the campground is big enough that we didn't hear them. The sites are very close together and on a busy weekend the campground would definitely be too crowded for my taste. The area is beautiful and I will definitely return, just during shoulder seasons when it's not busy.

It is a great campground if you are a hiker. There are numerous trails starting right from the campground and many others close by. The south fork of the Poudre is also just up the road for those who like to fish. It's six and a half miles up a well maintained dirt road and in my opinion, worth the trip. ------ 4/6/2021---- Approximately one month ago I witnessed something that completely broke my heart, this campground, this peace of beauty, and most of "Jack's Gulch" itself were completely destroyed by the Cameron Peak fire. For all those who enjoyed "Jack's" over the years I weep with you, this was a very special place and will be very hard to replace.

Always have a good time here. Been coming up here for 10+ years. Last couple of years has had a increase in people drinking, being loud and driving to fast in park. Some of these people moved from other states and have no respect for other people and our beautiful state camping grounds. Still love coming here. Will always come back.

We spent Sept. 8, 9, 10 2017, at Jacks Gulch. Nice campground EXCEPT the stench of the latrines (outhouses) was obscenely gross. Almost everybody I spoke to that weekend said they gagged every time they went in. Floors clean, walls clean, plenty of toilet paper. But we will not return to this campground because the latrines smelled so bad everyone who camped downwind from them could smell them day and night. It ruined the weekend for me. If anybody reading this knows whose tail needs to get tied into a knot about this, please share it so we can raise holy h_ll about it.