Openings · last 7 days
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Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Happy Meadows. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233206
When Happy Meadows reopens
Happy Meadows's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
54
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 54 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 01:00 and 13:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 22 of 54 detected openings (40.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6–13.8 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | 14 | 25.9% |
| 005 | 14 | 25.9% |
| 002 | 10 | 18.5% |
| 006 | 6 | 11.1% |
| 007 | 5 | 9.3% |
Site 001 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 14. One free watch covers every site here.
About Happy Meadows
Overview
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. Originally called Granite Canyon, the towering gray walls rise 500 feet above the river.
Recreation
World-class trout fishing is a major attraction on the South Platte. Visitors can also venture to Florissant Fossil Beds to view fossils and petrified redwoods. Eleven Mile Canyon and the Tarryall Valley offer scenic drives with impressive views.
Facilities
Happy Meadows offers seven reservable RV campsites. Each site has a picnic table and a camp fire ring. Drinking water from a water pump and a vault toilet is available.
Natural Features
Campsites are a short walk to the lovely South Platte, a major tributary of the Platte River that runs through Colorado and Nebraska. As part of Pike Forest, Happy Meadows enjoys abundant and varied wildlife, seven peaks above 14,000 feet, called fourteeners, and miles of great trails.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Lake George is just 3 miles away, offering a general store, fish tackle and bait shop, and cabin rentals.
7 monitored sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups5 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
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.
P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO 80827
CampingFishingHikingKayakingTubing
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-233206 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233206 · Happy Meadows · Lake George CO9 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Happy Meadows?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 54 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Happy Meadows, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Happy Meadows?
Campsite Sniper detected 54 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Happy Meadows fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 7 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Happy Meadows?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6-13.8 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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