About Happy Meadows
Number of accommodations: 7
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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.
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
Alan F
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
Very nice level parking for my pop up. vaults were exceptionally clean!
Cindy W
VerifiedDecember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
Amazing.
Michael T
VerifiedOctober 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
Well operated, easy to reach (though the washboard road was a shaking experience for my 24 foot RV), generally quiet (though we were there when weather changed and there were more generator sounds that I remember before).
Camp hosts were great people, the sites were super clean and spacious, so rare to have a river side site these days without mobs. The campground is a good size so not crazy busy and I've been lucky not to be there with any ATV bombers around so that offers a great opportunity to enjoy the local rocks, animals, and birds.... and the jumping trout!
Dale S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
Very Clean
Mark W
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
I enjoy being outside and the place is beautiful.
David P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
Great boondocking campground for fishing, rafting and hiking.
LEONARD H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
As a fly fisherman, Happy Meadows is an excellent location. The Platte River flows behind the campsite #2. I could just put on my waders and step in the river. Unfortunately there are only 7 campsites so reservations are hard to come by. The Host were very nice and friendly. The only drawback were the running generators. I wish the damn generators were outlawed. Len
Howard J
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
We really enjoyed our stay beside the river! There was only 1 other camper there (other than the host) so it was very peaceful. We were able to stay an extra day but the weather changed and we had to leave while it was snowing! But the scenes were beautiful covered in fresh snow.
Linda S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
Lovely setting and the grounds are very well maintained.
Marjorie V
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: HAPPY MEADOWS
It was very well maintained by camp host. Beautiful area right next to river. Excellent area for fly fishing and also for river floating (if the River is low).
Location Happy Meadows
Address:
P.O. Box 74
Lake George, CO, 80827
United States
From Denver and Colorado Springs, take I-25 to Highwy 24 west toward Woodland Park. At Lake George on US-24, turn north on County Road 77, also known as the Tarryall road. Travel about a mile and turn east on County Road 112. Continue on County Road 112 turning right at dead end. The campground will be on the right after about a mile.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.0377 / -105.607
Elevation: 2685 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
