About this campground
The Bill Moore/North Empire Loop is a network of roads for OHV opportunities located north of Empire. This road is very rocky and steep, especially to Bill Moore Lake. A 4-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle is highly recommended. Refer to the Clear Creek Ranger District's Motor Vehicle Use Map for more information about OHV opportunities in the area. Note: Due to high elevation, the area is not generally snow-free until late June or even July in some years. Best late spring through fall. View a COTREX map here.
Getting there
I-70 westbound, take exit #232 US Hwy 40 to Empire. Turn right on Main St. (North Empire Road) and follow the County Road on to Forest Road 171.2.
Activities
- BIKING
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Bill Moore Lake/Empire Loop doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Colorado campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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