Recreation area

Sheep Lake Trailhead

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Sheep Lake Trailhead has two locations. The north Trailhead is located adjacent to Deep Creek Campground. The south Trailhead is located adjacent to the the Brooklyn Lake Campground. The trail (#389) is 8.2 miles in length between the two campgrounds. The trail provides access to the Gap Lakes Trail (#108) about midway between the two campgrounds. This trail is managed by the Brush/Creek Hayden Ranger District and is located in the Snowy Range.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.