Green Ridge

Overview

Green Ridge Campground is located on beautiful Shadow Mountain Reservoir, southwest of Grand Lake in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities. Recreation Shadow Mountain Lake is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Sites

75 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Green Ridge, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• CDT - Colorado SectionHike · 730.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• CDT - Colorado SectionHike · 730.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.7 mi from camp

  The Colorado part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which follows the Continental Divide from Mexico to Canada. AI-written

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• Idleglen TrailheadTrailhead · 2.9 mi from camp

  Trailhead featuring access to extensive motorized trail system known as Stillwater Pass and Grand Lake trail system. Recreation.gov

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• Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mtn ParkHike · 39.7 mi long · 0.2 mi from camp

  The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through Rocky Mountain National Park, part of a route from Mexico to Canada. AI-written

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• East Inlet TrailHike · 6.7 mi long · 3.2 mi from camp

  A trail from the town of Grand Lake into Rocky Mountain National Park, passing Adams Falls. AI-written

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• East Shore TrailheadTrailhead · 2.6 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Little Raven TrailBike ride · 3.1 mi long · 16.8 mi from campShow on map
• South Saint VrainBike ride · 5.0 mi long · 16.9 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near South Saint Vrain Trailhead.

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• Wapiti TrailBike ride · 2.2 mi long · 17.5 mi from campShow on map
• Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteBike ride · 2,766.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 22.9 mi from camp

  A long distance touring route from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Adams FallsWaterfall · 3.2 mi from camp

  A waterfall on East Inlet Creek near Grand Lake, a short walk from the East Inlet trailhead. AI-written

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• Adams FallsViewpoint · 3.2 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near East Inlet Trail.

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• East Meadow OverlookViewpoint · 3.9 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along East Inlet Trail.

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• Cascade FallsWaterfall · 6.2 mi from camp

  A waterfall on North Inlet Creek near Grand Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. AI-written

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• The CleaverPeak · 12,178 ft · 9.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cross-Country Skiing in Rocky Mountain National ParkSkiing and snowshoeing · 4.3 mi from camp

  Cross-country skiing can be an enjoyable way to experience the winter season at Rocky. National Park Service

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• Left Hand RockClimbing · 17.5 mi from campShow on map
• SlabosaurusClimbing · 17.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov and National Park Service. Text marked AI-written was drafted by an AI model from public data and may contain errors.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.