Happy Meadows
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lake George, CO, CO
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$29 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (71 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/happy-meadows to be notified when sites open up.
Happy Meadows offers world-class trout fishing on the South Platte River near Eleven Mile Canyon with excellent hiking and tubing opportunities. Google reviews consistently praise the scenic location, mellow river atmosphere, and friendly community.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Pronghorn, and various raptors including Red-shouldered Hawks are present in the area.
Insider tips for Happy Meadows: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping—no hookups available Tubing, fly fishing, and relaxing by the river are primary activities; hiking trails and Florissant Fossil Beds nearby
Skip Happy Meadows if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites. You plan to visit outside May-October when the campground is closed. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 7 sites available.
Best time to visit Happy Meadows: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Pulver Mountain Group Site (Lake George, CO), Round Mountain (Lake George, CO), Spruce Grove Campground (Lake George, CO), Twin Eagle (Lake George, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Happy Meadows
Cell signal at Happy Meadows (Lake George, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping
no hookups available
Tubing, fly fishing, and relaxing by the river are primary activities; hiking trails and Florissant Fossil Beds nearby
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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