Colorado · Camping

Bears Ears Campground

May–Jun, Aug–Sep
best months
  • At 6,423 ft
  • Elkhead State Park

Bears Ears Campground is a state park campground in Colorado, set within Elkhead State Park and managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits among a cluster of trails and other campgrounds, making it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Hayden weather station show July highs around 86°F with lows near 50°F, while September cools to highs in the mid-70s. Winters are cold, with January highs around 30°F. Sand Rocks Trail is just 0.4 miles away, and Pronghorn Campground is 0.6 miles off. Mountain View Trail lies about a mile away, and the Yampa Headquarters Trail is roughly 6 miles out.

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Bears Ears Campground

    Best months: May–June and August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 8°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 12°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 21°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 29°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 36°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 43°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 50°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 49°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 40°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 30°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 20°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 9°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hayden, CO, 8 mi away at 6,467 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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