Cub Creek Primitive Campground

14 reviews

Cub Lake Trail, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
+1 970-586-1206
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Cub Creek Primitive Campground Introduce

Nestled along the scenic Cub Lake Trail in Estes Park, Colorado, Cub Creek Primitive Campground offers a true back-to-nature experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This rustic campsite is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. With its lower elevation, the campground is accessible early in the season, making it a great choice for spring and summer adventures.

The campground provides a primitive camping experience, meaning amenities are minimal, and campers should come prepared. The site is ideal for small tents, though be aware of the uneven terrain and sharp rocks. While there isn’t a reliable water source directly at the campground, the nearby Cub Lake Trail offers access to water about a mile away. However, filtering is recommended for safety.

One of the standout features of Cub Creek Primitive Campground is its breathtaking views and proximity to popular hiking trails. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just starting out, the trails around the campground offer something for everyone. The hike from Odessa Lake to Cub Creek is particularly rewarding, with only a brief uphill section.

Customer feedback highlights the campground’s natural beauty and accessibility. Visitors have praised the amazing views and the ease of reaching the site from the trailhead. However, some have noted challenges such as mosquitoes and uneven tent platforms. Despite these minor inconveniences, many campers have enjoyed their stay and recommend the campground for its serene environment and scenic location.

Rustic, primitive camping experience
Stunning views of the Rocky Mountains
Easy access to hiking trails, including Cub Lake Trail
Lower elevation for early-season camping
Prepare for uneven terrain and minimal amenities

For those looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in nature, Cub Creek Primitive Campground is a hidden gem in Estes Park. Pack your gear, bring your sense of adventure, and enjoy a memorable camping experience in the Rockies.

Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Public restroom
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee

Children
Good for kids

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Colorado Larimer County Estes Park Cub Lake Trail

Customer Reviews

4.0

14 reviews

Ethan Herdman

Oct 12, 2024

We hiked from Odessa Lake to Cub Creek, the hike was not bad at all. Just a brief portion was uphill (500ft of elevation or so). As a campsite. We barely squeezed two one person tents in, since there were a ton of sharp rocks. There isn’t a reliable source of water nearby (wouldn’t recommend drinking from cub lake, even with filtering). The closest other source is about a mile away on the cub lake trail. Overall, not an awful night of camping, but there are better sites in the Rockies like Odessa lake!

Patrick Megee

Jul 17, 2021

Amazing views and only a couple miles from a trailhead. Lower elevation so easy on the lungs and snow melt out is early in the season. Minus 2 stars for a swarm of mosquitoes and a very uneven, angled tent platform.

Marjorie Sutherland

May 16, 2021

Great campsite with great views. The surrounding area was effected by a recent fire and the trail was closed to day hikers but it was still a beautiful area.

Oleg Umanskiy

Sep 19, 2016

While we didn't camp there, we walked past it on the way to the Cub Lake and stopped in for a quick peak. It's in a beautiful forest and on a VERY popular and busy trail, but it's offset a bit into the woods from the trail so should have at least a little bit of privacy (I would imagine the noise of the hikers would still be a bit too much for me though). There are also hitching posts for horses. And the main attractions are probably that the Cub Lake is a short walk away (and is beautiful!) and that the hike in is really easy - it's mostly flat with the not-crazily-uphill part only at the tail end of the hike

Aaron Pace

Jun 18, 2019

Great view from the campsite. Worth a nights stay from the Cub Creek trailhead.