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Happy Meadows

Happy Meadows
Happy Meadows Campground
Happy Meadows

About Happy Meadows

Happy Meadows Campground is situated along the South Platte River near the Eleven Mile Reservoir and Eleven Mile Canyon. Excellent fishing, tubing, and hiking await visitors. Eleven Mile Canyon is rich in natural resources and historic significance. Originally called Granite Canyon, the towering gray walls rise 500 feet above the river.

Number of accommodations: 7

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

7 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (71)

What Guests Are Saying

Happy Meadows is a charming and well-maintained campground on the South Platte River, praised for its friendly camp host, Paul, who provides excellent service and local recommendations. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, including immaculate bathrooms, and the serene atmosphere perfect for fishing and tubing. Though some noted traffic noise from the nearby road and occasional mosquitoes, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favored yearly destination for many.

Review Summary

4.7
71 reviews
5
78.9%
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4
16.9%
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1.4%
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Bryan S

Verified

June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Camp host Paul was the kindest helpful guy we have experienced camping!

Keith S

Verified

June 4, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Great small campground. Great place to fish or tube.

RANDALL H

Verified

June 3, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

4

The campground is ideal. The camp host was not in residence. reservation placards were not current. The toilets were messy but adequate. The park was clean. Closest verizon service about 6 miles away. Its a very quiet and dark location. occasional road traffic but tolerable. Overall, a good stay.

Alysha W

Verified

June 2, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

1

NO camp host then this guy comes as I’m leaving and accused me of not paying for my site said I didn't purchase my site on here was extremely rude he said he was the manager of the host who was supposed to show up said her name was Laura

Michele W

Verified

October 13, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Always clean and quiet. The camp hosts are available for help but do not intrude the experience.

Robert H

Verified

September 20, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

Great camp host. Site site was clean and beautiful right next to the river.

Christina L

Verified

September 10, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

I love Happy Meadows campsites. The host Roger was so very nice and helpful. The sites were so clean and comfortable. It was nice to have a fire and they have firewood there for $8 a bundle. If you have kids to tube, I suggest you start the walk upstream to drop in tubes and get out at the shallow rocky beach turn where many campers are stopped. If you pass that to tube, it gets pretty rough and we had a rescue situation. My 20 yr old got stuck in the middle of the river rapids and it took 30 minutes to retrieve him. It was traumatic for him and the littles to watch. I like the peaceful floating, not the rapids. If you like rapids, then just keep going. eek ;)

Ashley S

Verified

September 9, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

We took our family of six, with four kiddos, for 48 hours up to Happy Meadows. We stayed in spot 001. We loved it! We floated the river, met wonderful new campers, ate a lot of s'mores and slept in tents. The kids got dirty, sun-soaked and had a great time. We loved that the campground is small and so we could let our kids run around but still keep an eye on them. The vaulted toilets were fairly clean and did not smell disgusting like a normal outhouse does. We will definitely be back!

Rick H

Verified

August 25, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

5

This is our favorite place. Over the years it’s become extremely difficult to get a site. Then every time we stay there are camp sites that sit empty for days due to them being reserved, canceled at the last minute, or camper not showing up. It just makes it more difficult for those of us wanting to get these sites and not being able to because those that pick every weekend then cancel the day before.

Cheryl R

Verified

August 11, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS

3

It rained most of the night but can’t help that. Very quiet and peaceful. Bathrooms need to be cleaned.

Location Happy Meadows

Address:
P.O. Box 74
Lake George, CO, 80827
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.0377 / -105.607

Elevation: 2685 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'PACK IN - PACK OUT' facility

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Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating

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This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations

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No RV hookups are available

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Limit two vehicles with a maximum of 8 people per site

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For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here

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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Firewood is available to purchase on site, depending on any fire ban. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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ATV's and off road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

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The use, sale, and possession of all forms of cannabis in the United States is illegal under federal law on federal land.

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Shooting of any type is prohibited in the campground

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Reservations are available up to 5 days prior to arrival date. Sites not reserved 5 days before become available on a ‘first come - first serve’ (FF) bases.

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Dogs must be on a leash or tethered at all times.

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Check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm

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Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight.

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Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

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