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Acme Creek Road (#219)

Red Feather Lakes, Colorado · Larimer County · Facility

Accessed from the Cherokee Park Road, CR 80C. Requires a stream crossing.

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About Acme Creek Road (#219)

Accessed from the Cherokee Park Road, CR 80C. Requires a stream crossing.

How to Get There

From Red Feather Lakes, head east on Hiawatha Hwy toward Fire House Ln, then take a slight left onto Fire House Lane. In 312 feet, turn left onto Prairie Divide Rd. Continue 12.5 miles. Prairie Divide Rd turns left and becomes Co Rd 179. In 1.3 miles, turn left onto Cherokee Park Rd. Continue 13.1 miles. Destination will be on the left.

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Plan Your Visit to Acme Creek Road (#219)

Heading to Acme Creek Road (#219)? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Acme Creek Road (#219)?

No central reservation system listed for Acme Creek Road (#219). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/248855) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Acme Creek Road (#219)?

From Red Feather Lakes, head east on Hiawatha Hwy toward Fire House Ln, then take a slight left onto Fire House Lane. In 312 feet, turn left onto Prairie Divide Rd. Continue 12.5 miles. Prairie Divide Rd turns left and becomes Co Rd 179. In 1.3 miles, turn left onto Cherokee Park Rd. Continue 13.1 miles. Destination will be on the left.

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